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Queen Creek is Unique
The Town of Queen Creek’s unique features provide the foundation of its promise for the future. The low median age provides a strong work force with families as an integral part of the community fabric. The high level median income means Queen Creek is a community with high education levels, spending power and expectations. High quality standards for construction are preserving home values and ensuring that Queen Creek will continue to be a good investment. Residents enjoy rising property values. Low densities and large lots create the community’s rural character, open spaces and high property values.
Award-Winning Community
Queen Creek has earned more recognition than most community’s its size. The Town has received awards on national, state and regional levels for its innovative General Plan and ordinances, community outreach and citizen participation programs, environmental preservation efforts and leadership, among others. The Town is committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
Quality Means Community
Quality of life for Queen Creek residents means living where there is a sense of community. The Town’s abundance of planned parks, trails and open space means there will always be places for neighbors to gather to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. A low crime rate provides security and safety for family life. The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center and local Schnepf Farms offer quality cultural and recreational experiences for the entire family and bring the community together.
A Strong Future
Queen Creek is a partner and supporter of nearby Williams Campus, home of Williams Gateway Airport and Arizona State University Polytechnic. The campus offers a variety of business sites, educational opportunities and jobs in aviation, technology, agriculture and research. It is the foundation of the community’s strategic economic development plans, providing business with support resources and a skilled workforce.
Since its incorporation in 1985, the Town of Queen Creek has fulfilled residents’ dreams for the community. The Town has adopted several award winning plans designed to guide future growth, planning, and land use as well as provide amenities. The Town has grown from rich rural roots to what is one of the most innovatively planned family friendly home towns in Arizona.
The Town's incorporated limits is comprised of 26 square miles. The Town General Plan contains 31,282 acres, with 19.7 percent set aside for commercial or industrial uses. The Town of Queen Creek currently estimates that the Town's population to be approximately 20,000 based on new single family residential building permits issued as of March 2005.
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Population
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1990
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2000
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2004
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| Queen Creek |
2,667 |
4,316 |
11,360 |
| Maricopa County |
2,122,101 |
3,072,149 |
3,524,175 |
| Arizona |
3,665,228 |
5,130,632 |
5,832,150 |
| Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security & U.S. Census Bureau |
 2005 Special Census
The Town of Queen Creek was one of 26 communities in Maricopa County that took part in the 2005 Special Census. Based on the census responses, billions of dollars in federal and state funding will be reallocated to cities and towns. These funds are vital to the Town of Queen Creek for local needs such as improved roads, parks, recreation services, police protection and library facilities. The results of this special survey are expected to be made public sometime in June, 2006.
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Schools
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There are five school districts serving the Queen Creek area, in addition to a charter school and two specialized schools.
It is important to note that school district boundaries are not the same as municipal and county boundaries. Area residents with a Queen Creek address or zip code are not necessarily served by the Queen Creek Unified School District.
Prospective homeowners are encouraged to call area school districts to confirm which districts and schools serve an individual property. The Town of Queen Creek municipal government is not involved in the operation of schools.
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