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People say that when you are in Goodyear, Arizona you will feel at home right away. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, golf courses, lakes, parks and palm-lined streets, the city of Goodyear, Arizona currently is host to more than 67,000 residents.

Named after Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Ohio, the town of Goodyear, Arizona was briefly known as Egypt because of the ideal farming conditions for cotton and because of the cotton industry.

The community thrived as long as the cotton industry was strong. But after the war, cotton prices plummeted and Goodyear's economy suffered. The town of Goodye

ar was incorporated in November 1946. At that time, the town had 151 homes, 250 apartments, a grocery store, drug store, barber shop, beauty shop and service station. The town of Goodyear, Arizona actually became a city in 1985.

In the 1980s, the 10,000 acres that remained of the original Goodyear Farms was sold to SunCor which developed much of the land into the Palm Valley master-planned, mixed-use community located north of I-10 in Goodyear. This land was later used as the home for the aerospace and aviation industry and currently is home to one of Goodyear, Arizona’s major employer Lockheed Martin.

The town of Goodyear Arizona is also home to Estrella Mountain Ranch, a highly renowned master planned community in the Sierra Estrella Mountains. Estrella Mountain Ranch is truly a majestic community to live which includes culture, entertainment, shopping, and top-notch education for all of its guests.

The Goodyear, Arizona ballpark is also a main feature of the City of Goodyear, Arizona. Residents can also hike, bike, or just play at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. The Goodyear, Arizona Community Park is also a place where many residents enjoy spending their time.

Several school districts serve the City of Goodyear, Arizona. Elementary school districts serving Goodyear include Avondale Elementary School District, Liberty Elementary School District, Litchfield Elementary School District, and Mobile Elementary School District. High school districts serving Goodyear include Agua Fria Union High School District and Buckeye Union High School District