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Higley

Higley

Suburban Neighborhood in Gilbert, Arizona

Maricopa County 85295, 85297, 85298

$738,260 Average Value
$305 Average Price per Sq Ft
87 Homes For Sale

Growing neighborhood with new homes and local dining

Set 30 miles southeast of Phoenix, Higley is a suburban community in Gilbert, Arizona, known for its new construction and proximity to parks, dining and shopping. “The downtown area has grown, but what separates Higley from the rest of the Phoenix area is the homey feeling,” says Stacia Ehlen, a Realtor with RE/Max Signature who has worked in real estate for over 20 years. In the early 20th century, Gilbert was known as “The Hay Capital of the World,” but today, the town is better known for its lush green spaces and local dining scene. “There are still a lot of farmlands, and you won’t find many national chains; it’s all Arizona-owned businesses.” Higley receives a low CAP Index Crime Score of 3, compared to the national average of 4, and nearby access to Highway 202 and Valley Metro buses make it easy to get around the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. "It’s close enough to Phoenix to be convenient but far enough that we have our own identity.”

Custom homes on large lots in Gilbert can cost up to $1 million.
Custom homes on large lots in Gilbert can cost up to $1 million.
ProteinHouse in Gilbert serves fresh and healthy food and drinks everyday.
ProteinHouse in Gilbert serves fresh and healthy food and drinks everyday.
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Single-family homes built in the 21st century

The average home price in Higley is about $675,000, lower than South Gilbert and higher than Coronado Ranch, where the averages are $760,000 and $590,000, respectively. Homes here are typically new construction and range between $500,000 and $800,000, but larger homes on up-to-half-acre lots can run up to $2 million. “You’re going to see white picket fences here,” says Scott Grimes, a Realtor with Homesmart who has lived in the area for 45 years. “It’s a hot place to live because the area has been so built up with new construction.” Three-bedroom ranch-style homes built in the last 20 years start around $500,000 and may feature attached garages, front-door porticos and access to shared amenities like community pools in homeowner’s associations neighborhoods like Cooley Station, while two-story Craftsman-style New Traditional homes start closer to $700,000. Walking down the sidewalk-lined streets, neighbors will see a mix of rock landscaping with native cactus plants and traditional green grass lawns. At the top of the market, million-dollar homes from the 2000s are typically one-of-a-kind properties inspired by Spanish Revival architecture with five or more bedrooms and desirable amenities like private pools, multi-car garages and professionally manicured gardens.

Ranch-style homes in the Higley neighborhood typically start at $500,000.
Ranch-style homes in the Higley neighborhood typically start at $500,000.
New Traditional homes in Gilbert range fron $500,000 to $800,000.
New Traditional homes in Gilbert range fron $500,000 to $800,000.
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Higley schools receive high marks from Niche

Local kids can start at Higley Traditional Academy, rated A by Niche and part of the Higley Unified School District, rated A-minus overall. Young students then move on to Sossaman Middle, also rated A, where kids can get involved with fun traditions like the annual peanut butter and jelly drive and powder puff football. Higley High, rated B-plus, partners with Chandler-Gilbert Community College to allow students to earn dual credit in over thirty courses and graduate with an associate's degree. Higley High is also well-known for athletics: the Higley football team won the Arizona state championship in 2022, while the men’s volleyball team took the title in 2018.

Higley Traditional Academy in Gilbert has served neighborhood students for over 100 years.
Higley Traditional Academy in Gilbert has served neighborhood students for over 100 years.
Sossaman Middle School in Gilbert provides a student-centered learning environment.
Sossaman Middle School in Gilbert provides a student-centered learning environment.
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Neighborhood parks keep locals active

Residents like to stay active, and Ehlen says it’s easy in Higley. “There are tons of pickleball and tennis courts, local sports leagues and fantastic walking paths.” Locals head to Discovery District Park for a fun day under the Arizona sun; the 48-acre park features five multi-sport fields and two lakes stocked with bluegill and largemouth bass. There’s also a network of paved walking trails popular with morning joggers and dog walkers, a sand volleyball court, and a pair of basketball courts. About 4 miles east, Desert Sky Park offers a fitness course for an outdoor workout and 16 multi-use fields popular with youth sporting events, while the nearby Adventures at Boulder Park offers pickleball courts, a disc golf course and rock-themed play structures.

Discovery District Park includes a playground and sports courts.
Discovery District Park includes a playground and sports courts.
The playground at Desert Sky Park in Gilbert includes a fitness course.
The playground at Desert Sky Park in Gilbert includes a fitness course.
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Shopping and dining local at SanTan Village

For groceries, Fry’s is conveniently located in the center of Higley on Higley Road, but locals can also choose from Aldi, WinCo Foods or Costco less than a mile west of Discovery District Park. SanTan Village offers outlet shopping and local dining in an outdoor mall setting; find modern essentials at department stores like Best Buy and Macy’s or try a sweet treat from desert spots like Frost Gelato and Bubble Bee for boba tea. Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar is a popular choice for date nights; a local staple since 2004, the restaurant practices traditional sushi-making techniques with quality ingredients in an elegant, minimalist setting. Further east on East Williams Field Road, Hash Kitchen is a brunch spot where customers can build their own donut and bloody mary creations. For locally sourced produce, Gilbert Farmers Market is held in Downtown Gilbert on Saturdays next to the Gilbert Water Tower, a local landmark that stands as a reminder of Gilbert’s farm-town roots.

Blue Wasabi is a go-to happy hour restaurant at SanTan Village.
Blue Wasabi is a go-to happy hour restaurant at SanTan Village.
SanTan Village shopping center in Gilbert includes various restaurants and boutiques.
SanTan Village shopping center in Gilbert includes various restaurants and boutiques.
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Local events and MLB spring training

At the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, residents attend concerts from local and touring musicians, youth theater performances and other events like beauty pageants and corporate presentations. Spring training for Major League Baseball teams starts in February, and locals in Higley are within 25 miles of three Cactus League ballparks: Hohokam Stadium, Sloan Park and Tempe Diablo Stadium, where the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels play. In November, locals head 3 miles north to Gilbert Regional Park for Gilbert Days, a two-day festival featuring music, carnival games and plenty of food and crafts available to purchase from local vendors and artists.

Getting around Higley

Locals typically drive to get around the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Highway 202 runs along Higley’s western border, leading northwest for a simple commute to Phoenix, about 30 miles away or a 30- to 60-minute drive, depending on traffic. There are also Valley Metro bus stops along East Williams Field Road and multiple light rail stations about 10 miles north. East Valley Hospital is about 2 miles east of Higley, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 28 miles northwest.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

10 min drive

Bus

Williams Field Rd & Power Rd

Bus

Williams Field Rd & Rockwell St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Higley US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$658,500
Median Single Family Price
$672,800
Median Townhouse Price
$415,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$305
Number of Homes for Sale
87
Last 12 months Home Sales
280
Months of Supply
3.70
Median List Price
$695,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,865
Median Year Built
2006
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,807
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,380
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 2pm

    3706 E Yeager Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85295

    $495,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,860 Sq Ft
    • 3706 E Yeager Dr
    • New 2 days ago

    Charming 4 bed, 3 bath property in Gilbert! Fresh interior paint! Kitchen offers new stainless appliances, pantry and granite tile countertops. Excellent layout with 3 bedrooms and laundry upstairs, 1 bedroom and full bath downstairs. Perfect size backyard with brand new turf and covered patio. Close to all of the shopping & restaurants at San Tan Mall, Harkins Movie Theatre, Top Golf, Main

    Rebecca Dorn HomeSmart

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  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 3pm

    3580 E Kesler Ln, Gilbert, AZ 85295

    $530,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,212 Sq Ft
    • 3580 E Kesler Ln
    • New 5 days ago

    Insane opportunity to own this gorgeous home in a PRIME Gilbert location! Special financing available with Seller Buydown 30-year Interest Rate as Low as 5.5%! See Private Remarks for Offer Instructions and Dates & Times to Access. Offers must be submitted using Online Offer Portal by Tue May 6 at 7:00pm. Beautiful updates and upgrades throughout make this the perfect home and an entertainers

    David Lundgreen eXp Realty

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  • Saturday, May 3
    10am - 2pm

    4156 E Jesse St, Gilbert, AZ 85295

    $550,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,843 Sq Ft
    • 4156 E Jesse St
    • New 7 days ago

    Built in 2021, this 1,843sf 3 bed, 2.5 bath plus loft Fulton home is situated on a premium lot in coveted Cooley Station just steps from the community pool, park and popular Verde shopping and entertainment complex. Designed with comfort and style in mind, the home features a spacious open-concept layout with a blend of wood grain tile & carpeted flooring, a cabinet-rich kitchen with granite

    Mindy Jones Real Broker

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
24,454
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$121,327
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,726

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
45.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
77.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
104°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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