Litchfield Park is a planned residential community, 16 miles west of central Phoenix. It is a unique suburban community boasting a small town atmosphere and casual lifestyle. Litchfield Park is just north of Interstate 10 with easy access to metropolitan Phoenix. It was incorporated in 1987.

Litchfield Park started in 1916 when Goodyear Tire and Rubber bought farm land to grow Egyptian long-staple cotton to use in tire cords. This project was developed by Paul Litchfield, then a junior executive with Goodyear. The company town was given his name in 1926. Litchfield Park was headquarters for Goodyear Farms, which had thousands of acres under cultivation. From 1931 to 1944, it was also the test site for Goodyear auto, truck and tractor tires. In the 1960's, Litchfield Park designed a master-plan for development including several self-sufficient villages. Positive aspects of the village concept can still be seen today.

Located just north of Interstate 10, the city of Litchfield Park is 16 miles west of downtown Phoenix.  The city is north of the cities of Goodyear and Avondale and south of the cities of El Mirage and Surprise.  Litchfield Park is near the western edge of the West Valley.  The majestic White Tank Mountains are located to the west of the city.

The City of Litchfield Park is considered within the boundaries of south of Camelback Road, west of Dysart, north of Indian School Road Bypass or east of Litchfield Road (including Litchfield Park Greens and the new Village at Litchfield Park).  The city is very small compared to most in the Valley of the Sun, covering only about three square miles. *For more detailed information about what’s happening right now in Litchfield Park, it’s just one click away!

Geography

Location of Litchfield Park, Arizona, within Maricopa County

Litchfield Park is located at 33°29′46″N, 112°21′11″W (33.495994, -112.353028)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²), all land.

The mayor is Tom Schoaf (Hon).

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 3,810 people, 1,508 households, and 1,165 families residing in the city. The population density was 470.0/km² (1,216.6/mi²). There were 1,633 housing units at an average density of 201.4/km² (521.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.07% White, 1.39% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 2.89% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 1.50% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. 5.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,508 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $71,875, and the median income for a family was $84,691. Males had a median income of $58,942 versus $35,046 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,793. About 2.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.