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State index

Arizona cities in the launch dataset

Compare large Arizona cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current Arizona subset includes 7 large West cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 3,797,119.

State signal

Gilbert, Arizona has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this Arizona subset at +7.25% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.

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City Rank 2025 population 2020 base Growth Signal
Phoenix, Arizona #5 1,665,481 1,608,349 +3.55% stable
Tucson, Arizona #34 548,371 542,598 +1.06% stable
Mesa, Arizona #38 513,656 504,392 +1.84% stable
Gilbert, Arizona #75 287,285 267,875 +7.25% growing
Chandler, Arizona #79 278,748 276,091 +0.96% stable
Glendale, Arizona #89 260,572 248,371 +4.91% stable
Scottsdale, Arizona #94 243,006 241,326 +0.70% stable