Central, Arizona

About Central

Set in the southeastern part of Arizona, Central is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Central is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.68 square miles.

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What Makes Central Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Central — but the Arizona one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southeastern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Central

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• Central Park reviews ★

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