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El Mirage, AZ Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Owen

Rent vs buy in El Mirage -what makes sense?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -El Mirage sits at 232.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

6 replies 6 upvotes housing
Angel W.

Best hidden gems in El Mirage

Hey everyone, I work in manufacturing and Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood...

28 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Owen

Moving to El Mirage for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $74,764, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $282,000 on average. Rent is about $1,682/month for a decent place...

2 replies 15 upvotes moving
Leonardo M.

Is El Mirage still affordable?

My partner and I are Household incomes average around $74,764 in El Mirage. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

4 replies 21 upvotes housing
Nolan Foster

Is it worth buying in El Mirage?

Hey, Born and raised here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

15 replies 24 upvotes housing
Riley Howard

What El Mirage does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $282,000 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good...

1 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
gianna_life

Working remotely from El Mirage

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. With a population of 35,823, El Mirage is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $282,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here? The city has invested a lo...

13 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Leah Peterson

Best areas to explore in El Mirage?

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -El Mirage sits at 232.1 per 100K. Homes are going for about $282,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a...

1 replies 19 upvotes qa
Leah Peterson

Is El Mirage getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,682 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

17 replies 22 upvotes living
Piper

Weekend activities in El Mirage?

Random thought, With a population of 35,823, El Mirage is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

4 replies 4 upvotes qa
Piper

Healthcare options in El Mirage?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2005. Homes are going for about $282,000 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,823 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective.

6 replies 24 upvotes qa
Maya

Relocating to El Mirage, AZ -pros and cons?

Been living here since 2013. Household incomes average around $74,764 in El Mirage. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?

0 replies 23 upvotes moving
Arianna Patel

Working remotely from El Mirage

OK so I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $74,764 in El Mirage. With a population of 35,823, El Mirage is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great.

11 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Jack Long

Best coffee shops in El Mirage?

So, I relocated for work and Median household income is $74,764, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 35,823, El Mirage is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

3 replies 8 upvotes qa
Josiah

El Mirage housing prices -when will it stop?

You can expect to pay around $1,682 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,823 people. Crime rate is something to consider -El Mirage sits at 232.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,682/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a...

4 replies 5 upvotes housing
Jack Long

First time home buyer in El Mirage

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and With a population of 35,823, El Mirage is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,823 people. Rent is about $1,682/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay aroun...

2 replies 29 upvotes housing
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