City of El Mirage
Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with population of more than 35,000.
The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.
El Mirage is located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and minutes away from Luke Air Force Base, the largest fighter pilot training facility in the world.
On the City’s southern border, the Northern Parkway transportation corridor provides access to the Loop 303, connecting to Interstate 10 and Interstate 17. On the City’s northern edge, U.S. Highway 60 provides easy access to the Loop 101 and Loop 303, two of the areas busiest regional highways.
There are approximately 20 neighborhoods within the city representing a culturally diverse community. Affordable housing, small-town feel, and proximity to Phoenix have attracted young working families, retirees looking for community cohesion and a less hurried pace, and entrepreneurs seeking expansion into new markets.
El Mirage schools are a part of the nationally and internationally recognized Dysart Unified School District (DUSD).
The City has a cooperative agreement with DUSD to allow residents to utilize recreational fields.
Little Girl Playing Beside a Playground StructurePublic safety and recreation have been the focus of voter-approved bonds in recent years resulting in a new fire station, new police station, Northwest Valley Family YMCA facility, and a new City Hall.
City leaders are committed to keeping pace with such growth through fiscal stewardship and sound financial management.
El Mirage is part of a multi-jurisdictional effort in the West Valley known as the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The zone is a government designated, 400-acre site at the City’s southern end where foreign and domestic goods may be stored, assembled, or exhibited for sale exempted from U.S. Customs duties and excise taxes.
Retail expansion in El Mirage is also a significant economic driver due to its potential for generating tax revenues, creating jobs, and drawing new visitors and residents.
Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with population of more than 35,000.
The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.
El Mirage is located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and minutes away from Luke Air Force Base, the largest fighter pilot training facility in the world.
On the City’s southern border, the Northern Parkway transportation corridor provides access to the Loop 303, connecting to Interstate 10 and Interstate 17. On the City’s northern edge, U.S. Highway 60 provides easy access to the Loop 101 and Loop 303, two of the areas busiest regional highways.
There are approximately 20 neighborhoods within the city representing a culturally diverse community. Affordable housing, small-town feel, and proximity to Phoenix have attracted young working families, retirees looking for community cohesion and a less hurried pace, and entrepreneurs seeking expansion into new markets.
El Mirage schools are a part of the nationally and internationally recognized Dysart Unified School District (DUSD).
The City has a cooperative agreement with DUSD to allow residents to utilize recreational fields.
Little Girl Playing Beside a Playground StructurePublic safety and recreation have been the focus of voter-approved bonds in recent years resulting in a new fire station, new police station, Northwest Valley Family YMCA facility, and a new City Hall.
City leaders are committed to keeping pace with such growth through fiscal stewardship and sound financial management.
El Mirage is part of a multi-jurisdictional effort in the West Valley known as the Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The zone is a government designated, 400-acre site at the City’s southern end where foreign and domestic goods may be stored, assembled, or exhibited for sale exempted from U.S. Customs duties and excise taxes.
Retail expansion in El Mirage is also a significant economic driver due to its potential for generating tax revenues, creating jobs, and drawing new visitors and residents.