Apartments in Peoria (and surrounding areas)

Peoria, Arizona

Peoria, Arizona is a city northwest of Phoenix that's home to over 138,000 people. Peoria, Arizona is actually considered part of the Phoenix metropolitan area. As the ninth largest city in Arizona, Peoria has been considered one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Peoria, Arizona got its name from the city of the same name in Illinois.

Peoria Weather

If you're moving to Peoria from a city that gets moderate temperatures in the summer, like San Diego or Los Angeles, be warned: Summers in Peoria are hot! Peoria weather's recorded peak temperature is a sweltering 122 degrees Fahrenheit in 1995. Still, weather in Peoria during the winter and fall is moderate; the lowest temperature on record is a mild 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The wettest month of the year is generally February, but as you'd expect for Arizona, February averages 1.15 inches of rain.

Quality of Life in Peoria

People enjoy a good quality of life in Peoria. In fact, in 2006 Money magazine named Peoria one of the best places to retire. Between 2004 and 2005, home prices in Peoria went up by over 34%. Other things that add to the quality of life in Peoria are the number of colleges and universities, the air quality index and the entertainment options.

Peoria Jobs

Peoria jobs can be found in the education, administrative, healthcare, medical, finance and retail industries. But these are just a few examples of where to find Peoria jobs. You can also look for jobs in nearby cities like Phoenix, Surprise and Scottsdale.