What makes a neighborhood awesome? It’s more than home values. It’s also cultural density – nearby restaurants, theaters and museums. And safety. And schools. And, since we’re talking about the Valley of the Sun, hiking and golf. And so much more. We crunched the data to offer you this: our semi-scientific ranking of the Valley’s most desirable ’hoods. See all 25 here.
By Colton Cagle | Original Photography by David Blakeman, Camerawerks, Brian Mecinas, Mirelle Inglefield, Madison Rutherford
1. Maple-Ash, Tempe
Score: 79.2…