Apache Junction

Apache Junction, located just 35 miles directly east of Phoenix, lies at the base of the Superstition Mountains, where it forms the gateway to the Tonto National Forest, the Superstition Wilderness, the famed Apache Trail, the Old West Highway and the Salt River Chain of Lakes. The town was founded in 1950 and incorporated in 1978. It is 36+ square miles in area, with 40% developed and 60% vacant land. A total city planning area of 55 square miles will dedicate 15% to parks and other open spaces.

Apache Junction’s population in 2002 was 33,095, with the median age 44.1 years. The city’s unemployment rate is only 5.2%, with its two largest employers being the Apache Junction Unified School District and The City of Apache Junction.

Apache Junction’s slightly higher elevation and wide open desert areas make it somewhat cooler in temperature than its neighbors. This makes it an ideal home to the many developments and accommodations to serve retirees and the large population of winter visitors that Arizona is known for. The median new home price in 2000 was $77,546. Superstition Foothills, an 870 acre master planned community, calls Apache Junction home.

Apache Junction has grown from a small town with a fascinating history to a city with an exciting plan for its future.

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