Luke AFB - On and Off Base Information
Luke AFB Housing Information
Luke Air Force Base (AFB) Housing and Information:
Location: Luke AFB is located in Glendale, Arizona. Located in the Valley of the Sun, individuals stationed at Luke Air Force Base enjoy a dry, moderate climate that is the envy of many, particularly in the winter. The west valley area of Maricopa County where Luke Air Force Base is located is a fast growing area.
Cost of Living: Luke AFB is in a an average cost of living area in the state of Arizona. It ranks 93.4 with 100 being the national average.
Area Population: 225,000 in Glendale. Phoenix has over 1 million residents.
Schools: Within a 15-20 mile radius of Luke AFB, there are over 15 elementary school districts with school start dates for each one varying from mid-August to the first of September. Some of the districts are on a year-round school schedule, which means the students have several breaks during the school year but attend the entire year. The Temporary Living Facilities (TLF) or Papago Village, is located in the Dysart School District. Elementary School children attend the Luke Elementary School, and High School students attend Dysart High School.
Base housing is divided by Glendale Avenue, which separates residents into two school districts. Those north of Glendale Avenue in Saguaro Manor fall within the Dysart School District. Those south of Glendale Avenue in Ocotillo Manor fall within the Litchfield Elementary School District. View your school's AIMS and Terra Nova test results online at the Arizona Department of Education website.
Youth Services: The Youth Center assists active duty personnel and DoD civilians by offering a safe learning environment for youths ages 6 to 18. Located in Building 1143 near Fowler Park, the Youth Center is affiliated with the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Continuing programs include homework assistance, computer resource, job referral, community service projects, youth transition programs, social programs, sports programs, instructional classes, before-and-after school programs, summer and holiday camp programs. Call 623-856-7470 / 623-856-6225.
Airman and Family Readiness Center: Airman and Family Readiness Center, 623-856-6550
Housing: Information on housing options on Luke and in the surrounding areas can be found on the Air Force Housing website. Balfour Beatty Communities provides housing a Luke AFB. With 620 homes in Sagauro Manor, north of Glendale Avenue and Ocotillo Manor, south of Glendale Avenue, Luke AFB has it all. Balfour Beatty family housing consists of several types of homes that are available based on rank and family size. The grounds of the 469 single family and townhomes of Saguaro Manor mirror the native landscape of Arizona. To contact the BBC office call 623-388-3515.
Base Location
13960 W Eagle St
Luke Air Force Base, AZ 85309