The Valley had seven cities with less than a million, but more than 100,000 residents in the year 2000. These cities were: Chandler, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale and Gilbert. That same year, Phoenix boasted a population of over a million people.

Avondale has a large network of public parks, which will appeal to all those buying real estate in the area. After all, what's the point of living in the sunshine if you don't enjoy the outdoors? Avondale parks give you the chance to make the most of the Arizona climate.