Apache Junction, Arizona Relocation Guide

Apache Junction, Arizona

Incorporated in 1978, Apache Junction attracts upwards of 35,000 winter visitors and retirees annually due to its climate and proximity to many of Arizona's outstanding recreational and historical areas. More than 800 retail and service businesses currently operate within the city. A variety of life styles are offered in Apache Junction. These range from western rural acreage to more urban single-family residential neighborhoods and include adult-only retirement clusters as well as mixed age group living areas. Because of Apache Junction's geographical location adjacent to the Pinal/Maricopa County line, the employment figures are not truly representative of economic activity in the community. The town's proximity to the metropolitan Phoenix area gives a far more realistic indication of the economic base of the area.

The economy of Apache Junction is based almost exclusively on recreation and retirement. Most commercial services in the area cater to tourists and recreation seekers on their way to Arizona's central lakes and forests. Extensive developments and accommodations in the area serve many retired persons as well as a large influx of winter visitors.

Apache Junction's main scenic attractions are the Superstition Mountains, which are reputed to be the site of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Many people are still challenged by the thought of discovering the Lost Mine and search the mountains for its location. The name of the mountains, of which Superstition Peak at 5,057 feet is the highest, can be attributed to the legends and stories of the nearby Pima Indians.

The Apache Trail, which winds north from Apache Junction, is an exceptionally scenic mountain drive to recreation areas such as Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt Lakes, all located in Salt River Canyon. U.S. 60, to the east, leads to the active mining towns of Globe, Miami and Superior.

Apache Junction offers a range of community facilities. There is a local library, four parks totaling 298 acres, one swimming pool, athletic facilities such as baseball, football, private tennis courts, racquetball courts, horseback riding stables and other facilities provided at the local school.

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