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Peoria Arizona
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Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the State of Arizona. Most of the city is located in Maricopa County, while a tiny portion in the north is in Yavapai County. It is a major suburb of Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau releases, the population of the city is 154,065. Peoria is currently the sixth largest city in Arizona for land area, and the ninth largest for population. It was named after Peoria, Illinois. The word "peoria" is a corruption of the Illini word for "prairie fire." It is the spring training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners who share the Peoria Sports Complex. In July 2008, Money magazine listed Peoria in its Top 100 Places to Live.

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Nice family area quiet.

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Most older people live in 55+ communities or retirement place or sun city

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Close to shopping and restaurants

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Peoria is an excellent place to live. We have excellent schools, shopping, entertainment, etc.

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It is a wonderful lake community with great, safe walking paths. Lots of ducks and geese in the lakes as well as fish. Very quiet neighborhood with friendly residents.

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