Ahwatukee | |
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Ahwatukee Foothills Village[1] | |
![]() Drone photo of Ahwatukee neighborhoods and South Mountain Park, December 2023 | |
Motto(s): Warm People, Bright Future[1] | |
![]() Location of the Ahwatukee Foothills highlighted in red. | |
Coordinates: 33°20′30″N 111°59′3″W / 33.34167°N 111.98417°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arizona |
County | Maricopa |
City | Phoenix |
Area | |
• Total | 35.8 sq mi (93 km2) |
Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
Population (2016 Estimate)[2] | |
• Total | 83,464 |
• Density | 1,783/sq mi (688/km2) |
GNIS feature ID | 24705[3] |
Website | Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee |
Ahwatukee Foothills (also Ahwatukee) is an urban village of Phoenix. Ahwatukee is the southernmost part of Phoenix and is considered part of the East Valley region of the Phoenix metropolitan area.[4]
In 2022, Niche rated Ahwatukee "#1 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Phoenix".[5]
The southern section of the city of Phoenix is known for its popular stucco homes with red-tile roofs. Circle roadways are the norm. The area is located next to South Mountain Park. Ahwatukee has good schools and an abundance of shopping. Considered part of the East Valley, the area draws many families and people who want to be closer in but still live a suburban life.