Surprise, Arizona is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Phoenix metro area, offering the perfect mix of suburban comfort, recreational opportunities, and modern amenities. Known for its beautiful parks, championship golf courses, and Surprise Stadium—spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals—this city is a true sports lover’s paradise.
Surprise offers a variety of housing options to fit every lifestyle:
Master-planned communities with pools, parks, and family-friendly amenities
Active 55+ adult neighborhoods with golf, fitness centers, and social clubs
Affordable single-family homes, condos, and townhomes
Spacious luxury properties with mountain views and custom features
Whether you’re looking for your first home, a retirement retreat, or an investment property, Surprise has it all.
Life in Surprise means enjoying Arizona’s sunshine and community-focused lifestyle:
Surprise Stadium, home to spring training and events year-round
Over a dozen golf courses, plus tennis and pickleball facilities
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, offering hiking, camping, and desert views
Expansive community parks, sports complexes, and aquatics centers
Shopping, dining, and entertainment in Prasada and Surprise Marketplace
Conveniently located in the Northwest Valley, with easy access to Loop 303 and US-60
Just a short drive to Glendale, Peoria, and Downtown Phoenix
Close to both Lake Pleasant and White Tank Mountains for outdoor adventures
Q: Is Surprise a good place to retire?
A: Yes—Surprise is home to some of Arizona’s most popular active adult communities, offering resort-style amenities and golf.
Q: Are homes affordable in Surprise?
A: Compared to nearby Scottsdale or Phoenix, Surprise offers more space and value, making it ideal for families and retirees.
Q: What is Surprise best known for?
A: Its spring training baseball, golf courses, and family-friendly neighborhoods make it one of Arizona’s top cities to live in.
✍️ Written by Jason Grandon, Arizona Native & Realtor
The Grandon Group | Arizona’s #1 Real Estate Team
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149,519 people live in Surprise, Arizona, where the median age is 41.6 and the average individual income is $39,604. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Surprise, Arizona, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Great American Kabob, Surprise Pilates, and Skin Care By Kathleen.
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Surprise, Arizona has 54,442 households, with an average household size of 2.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Surprise, Arizona do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 149,519 people call Surprise, Arizona home. The population density is 1,355.55 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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