El Mirage, Arizona
El Mirage is a city of 36,088 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1951.
Why visit El Mirage
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Sun Bowl Amphitheatre, Sun City Country Club and North Golf Course (Sun City).
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in El Mirage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About El Mirage
El Mirage is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 35,805, up from 31,797 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article El Mirage, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Sun Bowl Amphitheatre
Museum · 2.3 mi
Concert venue in Sun City, Arizona, United States of America
10220 North 107th Avenue, Sun City
Sun Cities Area Historical Society/Del Webb Sun Cities Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
10801 West Oakmont Drive, Sun City
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
Sun City Country Club
Golf course · American · 2.7 mi
18 hole Par 72
9433 North 107th Avenue, Sun City
Sun City Lakes West Golf Course
Golf course · 2.9 mi
18 hole Par 72
10433 West Talisman Road, Sun City
Floyd Gaines Park Softball Field
Park · 2.7 mi
12646 West Rimrock Street, Surprise
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes38
Native Grill & Wings
Restaurant · Wings, Pizza, Burger · 2.3 mi
13929 West Waddell Road, Surprise
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:30-22:30
Roasti's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
10651 West Olive Avenue, Peoria
Mo-We 15:00-21:00; Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
13431 North Litchfield Road, Surprise
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
Bibiano's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
10651 West Olive Avenue, Peoria
Tu-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 08:00-17:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.9 mi
10603 West Olive Avenue, Glendale;Peoria
24/7
T&J Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Asian · 2.9 mi
8877 North 107th Avenue, Peoria
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa11:00-22:00
26 more on the map.
History
The Hohokam Native American tribe were the earliest inhabitants of the area that is now El Mirage. The ingenious Hohokam developed an elaborate irrigation network using only stone instruments and organized labor. They were commonly known as the "Canal Builders".
During the early 1930s, migrant farm workers settled in El Mirage on the west bank of the Agua Fria River. Mexican migrants came to El Mirage to help build the canals and harvest the first crops. Farming and agriculture remain central to El Mirage's economy, but it has witnessed a robust industrial growth over the past few decades, emerging as a diverse urban community.
In 1977, the city annexed 2,000 acres of land for a proposed planned community with apartments, shopping centers, and industrial development. Immediately following this announcement Attorney General Bruce Babbitt, sued in an attempt to undo this annexation due to its proximity to Luke Air Force Base. The lawsuit failed, but prompted the cities of Glendale and Goodyear to work together to buy land surrounding the base to stop any further annexations.
From the History section of El Mirage, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship19
Sun City Church of the Nazarene
Church · Church Of The Nazarene · 2.8 mi
14636 North Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City
Santa Teresita Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
14016 North Verbena Street, El Mirage
Pan de Vida Iglesia Luterana
Church · Lutheran · 2.8 mi
12444 West Paradise Lane, Surprise
Christ the Savior Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 1.4 mi
11234 West Alabama Avenue, Youngtown
Compass Bible Church
Church · Protestant · 1.5 mi
11230 West Alabama Avenue, Youngtown
First Country Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 mi
12844 West Santa Fe Drive, Surprise
Iglesia del Valle de las Asambleas de Dios
Church · Evangelical · 2.3 mi
15406 North Greasewood Street, Surprise
Iglesia Reestructurada Del Espíritu Santo
Church · Pentecostal · 2.8 mi
12987 West Market Street, Surprise
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Academy of Math And Science Peoria Advanced
School · 5.8 mi
7785 W Peoria Ave, Peoria
Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus
School · 2.5 mi
11039 W Olive Ave, Peoria
Healthcare16
Banner Boswell Medical Center Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
10503 West Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City
Banner Family Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City
Banner Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
13188 North 103rd Drive, Sun City
Banner Infusion Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
13041 North Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Medical Oncology Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
13041 North Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Clinic at Banner Boswell
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
10424 West Santa Fe Drive, Sun City
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Pulmonology Clinic at Banner Boswell
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard, Sun City
Map of El Mirage
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 44°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 76°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 55°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 93°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 102°F | 72°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 105°F | 80°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 104°F | 79°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 98°F | 72°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 87°F | 60°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 40°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Youngtown (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
- 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Luke Air Force Base (LUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Youngtown 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Sun City 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Sun City West 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Litchfield Park 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Citrus Park 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Glendale 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Surprise 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Tolleson 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Phoenix 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Peoria 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- El Mirage-2, Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sun Bowl, Sun City Arizona, USA, Carptrash, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-287546 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-287549 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-33325 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-35893 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-287547 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-36514 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-287548 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-282051 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Villanueva Rec Center; Surprise, AZ, RandomMainstream, CC0
- 20210417 183036(edit), Wideawakeontheedge, CC BY 4.0
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