Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a 2010 census population of 31,767. The City’s mission is to offer exemplary service to all who live, work, and visit El Mirage. We take great pride in treating each citizen equally and professionally, in a manner that fosters continued confidence in the City’s leadership.
Location
El Mirage is located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix and minutes away from Luke Air Force Base (AFB). Luke AFB is the USAF’s largest fighter pilot training facility in the world and the City of El Mirage proudly supports the men and women of Luke Air Force Base and their mission. On the City’s southern border, El Mirage is a part of a collaborative effort to build the Northern Parkway transportation corridor. This project will provide access to the Loop 303, connecting to Interstate 10 and Interstate 17. On the City’s northern edge, U.S. Highway 60 provides easy access to the Loop 101 and Loop 303, two of the areas busiest regional highways.