Town of Youngtown

Youngtown Location

Youngtown is land locked. It is a small town with a “small town feel.” The town has the city of El Mirage on its western border and Peoria wrapping the rest of its edges to the south, east, and north. The town is situated approximately 15 miles west of downtown Phoenix.

Youngtown residents have access to the Loop 101. This freeway travels north and south near the town’s eastern edge. This route offers travelers choices when heading off to other parts of the Valley of the Sun.

Youngtown History

Real estate broker, Ben Schleifer and banker, Clarence Suggs came together to create Youngtown in 1954. These men decided to purchase 320 acres of farmland and create a retirement community. They also enlisted Elmer Johns, who was a pioneer in the idea of retirement living to help develop Youngtown.

Soon, the town became a self contained community with a man made lake, recreational hall, medical facilities, and shopping. As a matter of fact, Youngtown became the first master planned retirement community in the nation. It was also the first community to impose age restrictions. However, those restrictions were lifted in 1998.

Today, all ages are allowed to live in town. Even so, the history of the town remains with nearly one-third of the population is of retirement age.

Youngtown Properties
there are living options available in Youngtown. The original properties in Youngtown were small ranch style homes. These vintage 1950’s and 1960’s affordable homes are still found today. The town offers residents quiet streets. The two acre, man made lake, called Maricopa Lake is ideal for residents to enjoy. It is the perfect backdrop for the simple houses that comprise a majority of the town.

As time has passed, Youngtown has changed. The town is different from its neighboring retirement developments of Sun City, Sun City West, and Sun City Grand. There are no age restrictions in place and the town has not grown too large. Some residents believe that the town’s small size has helped Youngtown continue its small town charm.

Youngtown Entertainment

Now that the age restrictions have been lifted from Youngtown, many families have chosen to live in town. This influx of residents has contributed to the number of spatiality shops and services that are available in Youngtown. Community facilities such as a library, parks, and the local lake have drawn many to the area. Clubs and local organizations have created a small town attitude.

Youngtown boasts to its visitors that the tranquil lifestyle that they see is what residents experience every day. It has become a town with a “small town atmosphere.”

Utilities

Qwest Home phone line packages

AT&T……………………………………..800-222-0300

Cox Cable…………………………………623-594-1000

FREE DIRECTV Satellite System
Satellite Radio from SIRIUS… Get it Now!

APS (electric)…………..………………..602-371-7171

SRP (electric)…………………………..602-236-8888

Southwest Gas………………………….602-861-1999

Frequently Called Numbers

Emergency…………………….…………….9-1-1

Poison Control..…………..….602-253-3334

Police……………………………..623-974-3665

12038 Clubhouse Sq, Youngtown 85363

Fire Dept…………………………623-974-2321

18602 N 99th Ave, Sun City 85373

Garbage:

-Arizona American Water Co…….623-876-4020

-Parks & Sons…………………..……….623-974-4791

Water/Sewer…………….……623-876-4020

Arizona American Water Company

School District………………..623-876-7000

Dysart Unified

15802 N Parkview Pl, Surprise 85374

Library………………….……..…623-974-3401

Youngtown Public Library

12035 Clubhouse Sq, Youngtown 85363

Newspapers:

-Arizona Republic…………………….602-444-4444

200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85044

-Sun Cities Independent………..….623-445-2894

10220 W Bell Rd #116, Sun City 85351

-Northwest Valley News……….……623-977-8351

10102 Sante Fe Dr, Sun City 85351