Desert View is a Phoenix neighborhood in Maricopa County, 24 miles north of downtown.

"I like the small-town feel and sense of community...yet being only minutes from anything." —Ilona S., resident

On the residential north side of Desert View, single-family homes sit on large lots.

Much of the northern part of the neighborhood is taken up by the 18,000-acre Sonoran Preserve, where locals hike.

The neighborhood also has several traditional parks with playgrounds and picnic areas.

The southern side of Desert View is filled with denser residential developments, including a master-planned community called Desert Ridge.

Desert Ridge has its own downtown with shopping, restaurants, and a theater.

"It is a safe, secure community close to restaurants and shopping. Good schools." —R.A., resident

The southern part of the neighborhood is also home to some major employers, including the Mayo Clinic.

“It’s easy to get anywhere in the valley due to easy access to the 101, 51, and I-17." —R.A., resident

Monday afternoon on a local golf course.