For those who enjoy the outdoor life, there's nothing quite like the warm sunshine and beautiful landscapes of Arizona. Properties in this state offer easy access to trails for walking, biking and horse riding, and the air is clean and fresh.

Gating must be part of a development’s initial plan. If not included, 100 percent of the property owners must agree to pay for the added the installation. Costs are high as the streets have to be purchased from the city so non-gated neighborhoods usually stay that way.