Have you noticed the California Exodus? Let’s find out why Californian families are moving to Anthem, Arizona!
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As your Anthem, Arizona REALTOR® I am seeing a TON of people looking to relocate from California to Arizona. Different groups of people have different reasons for leaving California, and today we are going to focus on families or people who are hoping to start a family soon. I’ll explore other groups of the population in future videos!
Also, at the end of this post I’ll give you exclusive access to our guide “Moving to Arizona? 10 Reasons to Choose Anthem!”. If you’re considering a move to Arizona, you definitely don’t want to overlook Anthem.
My team and I have worked with a number of young families who were trying really hard to get ahead but were having trouble doing that in California, and have since made the move to sunny Arizona. Each individual has different reasons for making this move but we have definitely noticed some common threads. In this video, I’ll give you the top 5 reasons Californian families are relocating to Anthem, Arizona:
The Commute
If sitting in traffic is shortening your life and taking away from your time with your family, then it may be time to consider a move to the Grand Canyon State! Did you know that Californians on average spend 1 and a quarter days more per year commuting than people in Arizona. I don’t know about you, but I can think of a lot of things I could do with an extra day every year…
Income Tax
The income taxes in California are NO JOKE! While the tax rates in Arizona and California are comparable for individuals making less than $26,500, that’s where it ends! If you’re making $30,769-$53,000 per year the income tax rate in California is more than double that in Arizona. The rate in California is 8%, while the rate in Arizona is only 3.36%. That blew my mind! Stop giving all your hard earned money away and come to beautiful Arizona!
House Prices
According to Business Insider, in 2018 the median list price for a home in California was $544,000 which was $320 per square foot. In Arizona the median list price was $285,000, which worked out to $154 per square foot. That’s a difference of $259,000 in the median list price. So, depending on how much equity you have built up in your home in California, there is a chance that you could sell your house there, buy here, and be way further ahead! Additionally, for many families in California, it’s too difficult to save up to buy a larger home. That’s crazy! Come to Anthem! Chances are you could purchase a significantly larger home for much less money than your current home in California.
Property Taxes
This is a huge factor for people living in California! The new $10,000 cap on deductions for taxes paid has definitely incentivized folks to consider a move to sunny Arizona. The Greater Phoenix Area is located in Maricopa County. In Maricopa County the property tax rate is 0.802% of the Home’s Assessed Value, while the average in California is 1.25% of the Home’s Assessed Value. Couple that with the fact that California’s state taxes and income tax rates are some of the highest in the country and that home prices are significantly higher, it’s no wonder young families are considering a move. To put it simply, many families can avoid the stress this new $10,000 cap imposes completely by relocating to Arizona.
Great Schools
I did a whole video showcasing just how fantastic our schools are here in Anthem. You can check it out by clicking, here! Suffice it to say that the schools here in Anthem are well above average. No matter where you choose to move in Anthem you can rest easy knowing that your kiddos will receive a great education. All of the schools in Anthem received an 8/10 or higher on GreatSchools.org, including Diamond Canyon Elementary which received a glowing 10/10.
Okay, I know I said, I would give you the 5 most common reasons families are relocating from California to Anthem, but I have one last bonus and that is:
The Award-Winning Community
If you’re relocating to Arizona you have to check out Anthem. Between the Community Center, Community Park, Trails, quick commute to Phoenix, and most importantly the people, we’re confident you’ll feel right at home here. We have a whole playlist dedicated to the amazing community, we are proud to call home. You can watch the whole playlist by clicking here!
So there you have it if you’re a Californian family looking to get ahead but are feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. A move to Arizona might be just the thing you need to turn your hard earned dollars into the future of your dreams for your and your family.
Come visit us, we would love to help you explore your options!
As promised, if you would like your free copy of our guide ‘Moving to Arizona? 10 Reasons to Choose Anthem!’, simply click here.
See YOU, next Thursday!
