Anthem

 About 32 miles north of Phoenix’s downtown lies the massive, master-planned community of Anthem, Arizona. Anthem, created in 1999 by Del Web, is located in the northern Phoenix Valley foothills. It has a reputation for being a great place for families to settle down.

All year round, Anthem offers family-friendly locations and activities. It’s an excellent spot for retirees as well. A wide variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis, are played at the community center. In addition to a community water park, it features an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

Let’s check out five things to know before moving to Anthem, AZ!

1.  Anthem’s cost of living is 17% higher than the national average. 

2.  Anthem’s crime rates are lower than the national average .  In Arizona   (by 55%) and the United States (by 48%). Living in Anthem is lower risk because of the town’s community features and safe neighborhoods.

3. Live in Anthem West, Arroyo Grande, Anthem Parkside, Ironwood, The Country Club or the Anthem Villages.  There are several great communities both gated and not gated to choose from.  There is the North Valley Outlets, Fry’s, CVS, Safeway, Dollar Tree, and Goodwill are just a handful of the local Anthem for convenience.

4. Anthem summers are hot and dry.  The elevation is a bit higher than Phoenix, temperatures are about 7-8 degrees cooler in Anthem.  The annual rainfall is about 13 inches.

5.  The Deer Valley Unified School District serves the Anthem. Comprising roughly 29% of the population, Anthem is home to more than 6,515 children aged between 0 and 18 years old. The highly-rated schools and secure neighborhoods make Anthem an exceptional residential choice for families.

Anthem’s schools fall under the Deer Valley Unified School District and feature some top-rated schools like Gavilan Peak Elementary, Diamond Canyon Elementary, Anthem School, and Boulder Creek High School.