El Mirage is located in the West Valley, 16 miles northwest of Phoenix. It is a small town covering only 11 square miles and has a population of about 15,000. Founded in 1937 and incorporated in 1951, it remains a small farming community. Since it is located near freeways and the Santa Fe Railroad, it will continue to attract new business and grow in economic development.

El Mirage is located near many amenities that will facilitate its own development. Arizona State University -West and Glendale Community College are located only 11 miles away. The closest cities are;  Youngtown, (1.6 miles), Sun City, AZ (2.9 miles), Sun City West, AZ (5.5 miles), Peoria, AZ (6.0 miles), Surprise, AZ (6.3 miles), Litchfield Park, AZ (7.5 miles), Glendale, AZ (8.5 miles), and Avondale, (10.1 miles). These surrounding communities offer shopping, entertainment, medical facilities, and employment opportunities in addition to what are found in El Mirage.

Some of the more popular local events include the Founders Day March, Cinco de Mayo, and Fiesta Patrias September. There are not many small town experiences to be found in the Phoenix metropolitan area anymore as ramped growth is transforming small sleepy communities to busy thriving cities. El mirage still has deep family roots and a small town feel.