Buckeye spans a large area west of the base, surrounding the White Tank Mountains.
Buckeye is primarily quiet, yet very up and coming. Buckeye is the second fastest growing city in the United States since 2010, according to the 2020 U.S Census Bureau. The beautiful and still-growing master-planned community of Verrado offers tree-lined streets and over 70 neighborhood parks, a private residents-only pool, shops, restaurants, and well-rated schools.
Enough nearby shopping to not require a trip into town, but close enough to easily access entertainment in Goodyear, Avondale, and Surprise; other areas of Buckeye offer affordable price points and often-times larger lot sizes. Whatever you are looking for. you can find in Buckeye.
Depending on which part of Buckeye, it is about 27-40 miles from Downtown Phoenix.
From Luke AFB, expect a commute time of 15-30 minutes