Why Live in Gladden Farms
Gladden Farms, located in Marana, Arizona, is a neighborhood that began development in 2004 and features single-story Spanish Revival homes with two to six bedrooms. The community is managed by the Gladden Farms Community Association, which organizes local events and maintains the area's parks and paseos. Residents enjoy over 850 acres of green space and 30 themed parks, including Ninja Park and Paws ‘n Claws Park. The neighborhood also boasts a splash pad at Gladden Farms Community Park, connected to Compass Park by a pedestrian tunnel. The Chuck Huckleberry Loop trail extension, added in 2024, provides extensive walking and biking paths. For shopping, Fry’s Marketplace opened in 2024, supplementing the local Main Street Grocery in Downtown Marana. Dining options in the area include Nico’s Mexican Food and Tumbleweed Lounge, with additional retail and restaurants located within a 10-mile drive at Arizona Pavilions and Tucson Premium Outlets. Community events such as food truck nights, yard sales, and seasonal celebrations like Easter egg hunts and Winter Wonderland are popular among residents. Gladden Farms is conveniently situated near Interstate 10, providing access to Downtown Tucson, 22 miles away, and Tucson International Airport, 30 miles away. The neighborhood is served by Gladden Farms Elementary, which is highly rated, and will soon be joined by Tangerine Farms School in 2025. Middle and high school students attend Marana Middle and Marana High School, both of which have good ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gladden Farms a good place to live?
Gladden Farms is a good place to live. Gladden Farms is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Gladden Farms is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Gladden Farms has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 34. The average household income is $115,030 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 37.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Gladden Farms are home owners, with 16.1% of residents renting and 83.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Gladden Farms can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Gladden Farms neighborhood guide.
Is Gladden Farms, AZ a safe neighborhood?
Gladden Farms, AZ is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Gladden Farms?
The median home price in Gladden Farms is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,900 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Gladden Farms. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Gladden Farms is $115K.
What are the best public schools in Gladden Farms?
The best public schools that serve Gladden Farms are:
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Are home prices dropping in Gladden Farms?
Yes, home prices in Gladden Farms are down 4% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Gladden Farms, AZ
On average, homes in Gladden Farms, Marana sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Gladden Farms, Marana over the last 12 months is $365,570, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$365,570
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,980
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Number of Homes for Sale
70
Last 12 months Home Sales
376
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
