Nestled near the base of the Estrella Mountains, Goodyear is one
of the fastest growing cities in the State. Yet it offers all the advantages of a small
community less traffic, safe neighborhoods day and night, and a friendly atmosphere
that lets you feel at home right away.
Just 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix, Goodyear also benefits
from the cultural and entertainment resources of the Phoenix metro area with its diverse
population and wide range of resources. The theater, the opera, the symphony and the big
four professional sports baseball, basketball, football and hockey.
With mountain views, desert vistas,
pastoral open spaces, golf courses, lakes, parks and trails have already attracted 33,000
residents of all ages. Beautiful master-planned communities ensure solid home values for
all lifestyles.
Goodyear has provided funding support to arts organizations for several
years. One of these groups is the
West Valley Fine Arts Council (WVFAC), dedicated to bringing arts and
culture to communities within the West Valley. In addition to bringing the arts to
Goodyear, some of their regional arts contributions are the annual Native American
Festival in Litchfield Park and the Art Train in Avondale.
- Goodyear is 8 miles wide and 22 miles long
- City extends from Camelback Rd. to Patterson
Rd., with the mid-point being Elliot Rd.
- Average median temperature: 72°F
- Average annual rainfall: 7.5 inches
- Average number of sunny days: 320
annually
- Median age of residents: 36
- Median household income: $57,492
- Educational level of Goodyear residents: 51%
are college-educated with 24% obtaining college degrees