Just
south of the city of Phoenix, a little village called the Ahwatukee
Foothills was created not even 100 years ago. Native tribes had
inhabited and lived off the land for many years before then, and there
were even as many as 32 gold and silver mines in the area during the
1800s. But there was never a permanent settlement in the area, until the
very first permanent house was built in 1921. The owner of the house
decided to name the area “Ahwatukee,” which is a Crow Indian word
meaning “House of Dreams.” Just take one step into this beautiful
community, and you’ll know exactly why she chose that name.
Today, the village of Ahwatukee is able to give its residents that
“small-town community” environment, while still offering easy access to
Phoenix and bordering the cities of Chandler and Tempe. To the north,
the city faces the South Mountain and to the west and south, it faces
the Gila River Indian Reservation.
One thing residents of Ahwatukee agree on is that this quaint town
provides comfort and security in every possible way; even Money Magazine
noted Ahwatukee is one of the best suburban areas around Phoenix for
anyone wishing to settle down. And this town puts a great deal of its
resources into making sure that it remains one of Arizona’s premier
residential areas, too. The educational system is one of the top
performing districts in the state, and there are a variety of public,
private, and charter schools to choose from. Economically, the region of
Ahwatukee is excelling as well. The average household income is over
$96,000, and over 88,000 residents support the town of Ahwatukee and are
dedicated to making it one of the safest communities in the area.