Cities & Towns in Arizona,
Arizona, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 7,421,401 inhabitants. The state was created 112 years ago in 1912. Its capital city is Phoenix.
Phoenix
Phoenix, The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Tucson
Tucson, The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.
Mesa
Mesa, The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
With diverse landscapes ranging from the Grand Canyon to the Sonoran Desert, Arizona is home to an eclectic mix of exciting cities and charming towns. Phoenix, Tucson, Sedona, and Flagstaff each have their own unique culture and identity, shaped by Arizona's Native American heritage, Old West roots, and scenic desert vistas.
In this post, we'll highlight some of the most noteworthy urban areas throughout the state of Arizona. We'll explore the artsy vibe and college town feel of Flagstaff, the cowboy history of Prescott, and the mining lore of Globe and Bisbee. Discover the New Age energy of Sedona, the Mexican influences in Nogales, and the Route 66 nostalgia in towns like Holbrook. We'll also look at what makes Phoenix a sprawling yet vibrant desert metropolis.
Whether you're considering a move to Arizona or just want to learn more about its cities and towns, this overview will showcase the diversity found within the Grand Canyon State. From hipsters in Jerome to retirees in Green Valley, Arizona's communities encompass everything from artist havens to ranching outposts. Join us as we explore the soul of Arizona through its varied and visually stunning urban landscapes.
All Arizona Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Arizona.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. | Maricopa | 1,708,127 |
| Tucson | The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. | Pima | 553,571 |
| Mesa | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. | Maricopa | 528,159 |
| Chandler | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. | Maricopa | 265,398 |
| Scottsdale | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. | Maricopa | 262,647 |
| Gilbert | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. | Maricopa | 257,658 |
| Glendale | The second most populous city in Arizona. | Maricopa | 255,307 |
| Maryvale | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 208,189 |
| Tempe | The third most populous city in Arizona. | Maricopa | 200,402 |
| Peoria | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. | Maricopa | 179,872 |
| Tempe Junction | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. | Maricopa | 158,368 |
| Surprise | The seventh most populous city in Arizona. | Maricopa | 147,965 |
| Yuma | The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona. | Yuma | 99,811 |
| Goodyear | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. | Maricopa | 90,622 |
| Avondale | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. | Maricopa | 88,914 |
| Buckeye | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona | Maricopa | 85,224 |
| Flagstaff | The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona. | Coconino | 73,939 |
| Casas Adobes | Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 66,795 |
| Casa Grande | The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona. | Pinal | 61,183 |
| Queen Creek | Town in Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 60,097 |
| Lake Havasu City | A city in Mohave County, Arizona. | Mohave | 55,865 |
| Maricopa | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. | Pinal | 54,539 |
| Marana | Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States | Pima | 51,306 |
| Catalina Foothills | Census designated place | Pima | 50,796 |
| Prescott Valley | Town of the United States | Yavapai | 47,901 |
| Oro Valley | Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 46,678 |
| Prescott | A city in Yavapai County, Arizona. | Yavapai | 44,837 |
| Sierra Vista | A city in Cochise County, Arizona. | Cochise | 43,948 |
| Apache Junction | A town in Pinal County, Arizona. | Pinal | 43,386 |
| Bullhead City | The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona. | Mohave | 40,884 |
| Sun City | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 37,499 |
| El Mirage | City in Arizona | Maricopa | 36,481 |
| San Luis | Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 36,242 |
| Sahuarita | Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 32,327 |
| Kingman | City in Arizona, USA | Mohave | 31,815 |
| San Luis | Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States | Yuma | 31,520 |
| Fortuna Foothills | Census designated place | Yuma | 28,135 |
| Florence | Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States | Pinal | 28,049 |
| Drexel Heights | Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 27,749 |
| Fountain Hills | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 25,960 |
| Sun City West | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 24,535 |
| Green Valley | Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 21,391 |
| Nogales | City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border | Santa Cruz | 20,107 |
| Eloy | City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States | Pinal | 17,279 |
| Tanque Verde | Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona | Pima | 16,901 |
| Somerton | City in Arizona, United States | Yuma | 16,716 |
| Douglas | City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States | Cochise | 16,458 |
| Flowing Wells | Census designated place | Pima | 16,419 |
| Payson | Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States | Gila | 15,947 |
| Paradise Valley | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 14,851 |
| Sun Lakes | Census designated place | Maricopa | 13,975 |
| Coolidge | City in Arizona, United States | Pinal | 13,769 |
| Chino Valley | Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States | Yavapai | 12,819 |
| Cottonwood | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States | Apache | 12,762 |
| Tucson Estates | Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona | Pima | 12,192 |
| Cottonwood | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States | Yavapai | 11,818 |
| Show Low | City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America | Navajo | 11,578 |
| West Sedona | City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America | Yavapai | 11,299 |
| Camp Verde | Town of the United States | Yavapai | 11,259 |
| New River | Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 10,740 |
| Arizona City | Census designated place | Pinal | 10,475 |
| Sedona | City in Arizona, USA | Coconino | 10,328 |
| Gold Camp | City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America | Pinal | 10,159 |
| Safford | City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States | Graham | 9,951 |
| Winslow | City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States | Navajo | 9,659 |
| Picture Rocks | Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 9,563 |
| Tuba City | Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States | Coconino | 8,611 |
| Wickenburg | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 8,351 |
| Catalina | Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 7,569 |
| Tolleson | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 7,564 |
| Page | City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States | Coconino | 7,516 |
| Globe | City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States | Gila | 7,382 |
| Youngtown | Town of the United States | Maricopa | 6,913 |
| Guadalupe | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 6,698 |
| Big Park | Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America | Yavapai | 6,695 |
| Litchfield Park | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 6,578 |
| Snowflake | Town in Arizona, United States of America | Navajo | 6,114 |
| Avra Valley | Census designated place | Pima | 6,050 |
| Cave Creek | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Vilnius District Municipality | 5,986 |
| South Tucson | City in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 5,742 |
| Three Points | Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States | Pima | 5,581 |
| Litchfield | City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 5,476 |
| Williamson | Census designated place | Yavapai | 5,438 |
| Cave Creek | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States | Maricopa | 5,341 |
| Thatcher | Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States | Graham | 5,264 |
| Paulden | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona | Yavapai | 5,231 |
| Kayenta | Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States | Navajo | 5,189 |
| Bisbee | City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States | Cochise | 5,154 |
| Holbrook | City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States | Navajo | 5,090 |
| Eagar | Town in Apache County, Arizona, United States | Apache | 4,956 |
| Colorado City | City in Mitchell County, Texas | Mohave | 4,906 |
| Benson | City in Arizona | Cochise | 4,890 |
| Lake Montezuma | Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona | Yavapai | 4,706 |
| Clarkdale | Town of the United States | Yavapai | 4,525 |
| Chinle | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | Apache | 4,518 |
| Pinetop-Lakeside | Small town in Navajo County | Navajo | 4,516 |
| Taylor | Town in Arizona - United States | Navajo | 4,363 |
| Tortolita | Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona | Pima | 4,274 |
| Whiteriver | Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona | Navajo | 4,104 |
| Fort Defiance | Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States | Apache | 4,061 |
