Whether you’re moving to Arizona from out of state or relocating from another part of town, Gladden Farms is a community that defines “home” beyond floorplans and square footage. It’s a place that promotes friendship and a fantastic quality of life for kids and adults of all ages. And it all happens in Marana—one of Arizona’s best small towns. Just minutes from Tucson, Marana offers an enviable climate, stunning scenery, a lower cost of living, an incredible food scene, year-round events and so much more.
Marana is one of the safest places to live in Arizona
Marana is recognized for many other things — like being a forward-thinking city with low property taxes, excellent schools, beautiful residential parks and impressive employment opportunities. Marana was also just named “One of the Top 10 Safest Cities in Arizona” by Elite Personal Finance based on FBI statistics and crime scores.
Marana is “One of the Top Smartest Cities in Arizona,” too
To determine the smartest cities in Arizona, Zippia, a career intelligence platform, measured the percentage of adults with at least a college degree and the percentage of high school dropouts aged 15-17 for Arizona’s 44 largest cities. In 2021, over 40 percent of Marana adults had a bachelor’s degree, and the high school dropout rate was just 2 percent — a testimony to the town’s long-standing commitment to education.
Marana is close to things that matter
Living in Marana means great jobs, schools and shopping are all nearby. Young families, working professionals, empty nesters and retirees at Gladden Farms are close to everything they need, including:
- Gladden Farms Elementary School — a PreK-6 school offering an inspiring computer science immersion academic experience within an innovative learning environment.
- Southern Arizona employers — private- and public-sector employers in education, government, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, the military and more.
- Marana Healthcare — a patient-focused organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare to individuals of all ages and incomes.
- Outdoor & cultural experiences — a wide range of museums, historic sites, hiking trails, golf courses and more.
- Marana Parks & Recreation — offering top-rated sports, fitness, recreation, hiking, aquatics, races and events programming for every age.
- Tucson Premium Outlets — minutes from Gladden Farms, offering discounts up to 65 percent on more than 70 designer- and name-brand merchandise.
Enjoy the best of Marana at Gladden Farms
Gladden Farms has been a popular place to put down roots for decades, especially for those seeking a welcoming, diverse and affordable place to call home.
Stylish, new construction homes are available in the upper $300Ks and are built by national builders who help you create the living environment best suited to your needs — today and well into the future.
Gladden Farms also delivers on the promise of good living through its community events, lush green space, trails, picnic areas, paseos, playfields, playgrounds and splash pad. The community is even adjacent to a community farm — Marana Heritage Farm.
At Gladden Farms, you’ll find the kind of community where neighbors are friends, kids enjoy being kids, and everyone has a place to relax, socialize or play surrounded by natural beauty.