The self-proclaimed best-kept secret of Arizona, Queen Creek is a town in Maricopa and Pinal counties.

As of the 2010 census, the population age spread was: 35.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older and is served by six public school districts as well as public charter schools and a private school.

Originally known as Rittenhouse and having grown into a town out of a railroad stop, it boasts cultural activities ranging from equestrian centers to the newest library in the county to the sports complex and olive mill.