Mesa takes a great deal of pride in being a destination for families and is probably best known for its sizeable Mormon community. Mesa – Mesa is one of the largest cities in Maricopa County. Overall, I like Tempe – nice town for singles and younger families. However, Tempe has some rough spots here and there. Mill Avenue is on the west end of the ASU campus and is a hot spot for bar, nightclubs, shopping and restaurants! Love going there! Kiwanis Park is a popular spot for African American picnics, cultural events and activities. Tempe – You’ll find the beautiful Arizona State University campus, Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue and Kiwanis Park. Seems to be one of the more ideal spots for Black people in the Valley. It’s nestled up against the south and eastern sides of South Mountain which makes for good hiking opportunities. It’s close to major companies such as Intel, Verizon, etc. Ahwatukee has a plethora of restaurants, retail stores, great schools, parks, etc. The East Valley’s diversity is slightly improving as more and more minorities are moving into Chandler and Gilbert.Īhwatukee – Great town for singles and families. You could end up buying a home on the border of Mexico if you go too far south. But Chandler and Gilbert are really spread out so you have to be careful. Chandler and Gilbert have everything that a family would need – malls, restaurants, top-rated schools, parks, etc. Great places to live and the homes are relatively affordable. Some parts of central Phoenix are gorgeous, some parts are not very flattering … you have to do your research before settling into your home.Ĭhandler/Gilbert – These towns are good choices for families. I advise all single people who move here to start out in central Phoenix and once you get comfortable in the Valley, then consider moving out to the suburbs. If you move to central Phoenix, you’ll be living near many of the cultural festivals, theatres, museums, nightclubs, live music spots, unique restaurants, historical landmarks and of course, the Light Rail. Read my op-ed on why Black People Should Come Home to Phoenix.Ĭentral Phoenix – Is my top choice for single people of all races. South Phoenix was once considered the “black part of town,” but the Hispanic population is the dominant demographic now. You’ll find a diverse community here – African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Caucasian, etc. Cuts to Arizona’s education budget have really hit the South Phoenix schools hard. You can find affordable homes, shopping centers, some restaurants, some entertainment venues, but South Phoenix definitely has much room to grow. For the most part, the people are down-to-earth and friendly.
You can’t beat the affordability, the proximity to downtown Phoenix and the potential. I live in South Phoenix and I am proud of it. But some of the neighborhoods can be unsafe – especially at night. Some of the more expensive, upscale neighborhoods offer great views of the Valley and they are safe. South Phoenix – You gotta pick your spots in south Phoenix! Some neighborhoods are beautiful, safe and affordable. Shopping centers, restaurant and entertainment venues are coming, but right now Laveen has little night life. I live just east of Laveen (in south Phoenix) and homes are very affordable. Laveen – I would move there for the affordability, the proximity to downtown Phoenix and the potential. Please read our advice below to help you find the city or town that best fits your needs. Thus, let’s get back to the topic … Where Do Black People Live in the Phoenix Area? However, I know that South Phoenix isn’t for everybody.Īs a native, I realize that the entire Phoenix area can a desirable place for African Americans to live if you are open-minded and proactive about finding activities, business opportunities and friends.
Please click here to read my op-ed on why Black People Should Come Back Home to South Phoenix. It’s time for African Americans to have a safe haven where we can support each other financially, professionally, spiritually and educationally! Being spread out all over Maricopa County is weakening our bond with each other. However, I do encourage Black people in the Valley of the Sun to strongly consider moving to the South Phoenix area. Black people amount to 7 percent of the Maricopa County population (US Census Bureau) and we are spread out all over the Phoenix metropolitan area. Some people want to know if the Valley of the Sun has an All-Black Neighborhood. They basically want to know Where Do Black People Live in the Phoenix Area?! A lot of out-of-towners have asked me about diversity and the best places to live in Phoenix.
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