Goodyear Arizona

Distance from downtown: 17 miles
Web: www.ci.goodyear.az.us

Located 17 miles west of Phoenix, Goodyear is named after the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

In 1916, the Goodyear Co. farmed cotton on a 20,000-acre plot for its tires. Later, an offshoot, Goodyear Aircraft, built a plant and housing for workers building flight decks for Navy seaplanes. Today, this former company town encompasses 116 square miles and sits at the base of the Estrella Mountains.

Because of its close proximity to Interstate 10 and downtown Phoenix, and its affordable housing, droves of newcomers are flocking to the area. By 2010, city officials estimate Goodyear will have 54,000 residents.

The city is also home to the 19,000-acre Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

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