Apache Junction Arizona Mobile Homes

Apache Junction in Arizona was incorporated in 1978 and takes its name from the Apache Trail. Apache Trail was a stagecoach trail running through the Superstition Mountains and was originally used by the Apache Indians. The city itself is at the base of these mountains, approximately 22 miles east of Phoenix.

We are not the only ones to believe that Apache Junction is a great place to relocate to; every year people from all over the United States choose to escape the cold winter months and move here.

The weather in Apache Junction remains dry and warm for most of the year with temperatures ranging from 53 degrees F in winter, to an average 93 degrees F in summer. Because it has a higher elevation than Phoenix and sits on desert landscapes, the temperatures tend to be a little cooler.

The city has a population of approximately 34,000. Apache Junction has lots to occupy its residents as well as plenty to attract the approximately 40,000 yearly winter visitors. It is particularly popular with people determined to find the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine.

Apache Junction boasts a range of community facilities including a local library, various parks totalling 298 acres, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and horse riding stables. Residents who are keen on recreational pursuits will discover they are spoilt for choice!

We would like to point out that Apache Junction is also renowned for being the gateway to Central Arizona. It's proximity to United States Highway 60 (Superstition Highway) and Route 88 (State Highway 88) allows excellent access to other parts of the Valley of the Sun.

With Apache Junction being so close to the Arizona lakes and forests there are many opportunities for fishing, boating, waterskiing, hiking, mountain biking... the list goes on! Just a short drive outside Apache Junction you will find the Tonto National Forest, which is home to lakes, valleys, rocky canyons and flat plains; and Superstition Wilderness - approximately 160,000 acres of beautiful, rugged wilderness.

If you are looking for old west charm then Apache Junction has it in abundance. There is a tiny development north of the city called Tortilla Flats. It consists of a community of only six residents nestled in the Superstition Mountain Wilderness Area. It is a friendly place where you are invited to saddle up to the bar and enjoy a meal, while learning the many tales from the Tortilla Flats historic stagecoach stop.

For those seeking culture there are many museums to be found in and around the Phoenix area; The Heard Museum for a history of the Native Americans, The Desert Botanical Garden which hosts one of the world's finest collection of desert plants, and The Arizona Science Center for a hands-on experience of science that affects everyday life in Arizona.

Residents looking for Higher Education have some of the finest post-secondary schools in Arizona on their doorstep. These include: Maricopa County Community Colleges; the Art Institute of Phoenix, Arizona State University and Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management.

Apache Junction comes primarily under the jurisdiction of Pinal County. There are many small businesses that create a warm and friendly feel for both residents and visitors. It is the home of a mixed age group, appealing to young families with children as well as those seeking to retire.

Apache Junction features acres of rural property in addition to neighborhoods with single-family homes. For those retirees who prefer an adult-only community there are several neighborhood developments that have been created purely for this purpose. Whatever you are looking for, Apache Junction offers a fantastic range of real Estate for every taste and budget. There is a home to be found for everyone.