Tolleson is working to retain the foundation of our family oriented, friendly, small town atmosphere. Tolleson Arizona is a self-contained community, 10 miles west of downtown Phoenix. South of the 1-10 freeway and West of 35th Ave. Tolleson Arizona is in a (close in) location that is poised for record growth. W.G. Tolleson of South Carolina founded the town in 1912. Tolleson measures about six square miles and was incorporated in 1929. Once dependent on agriculture, Tolleson today has a strong commercial and industrial base, with new homes popping up every where. Tolleson Arizona new homes are sought after because of the location and the lower prices found here. Unlike the S/E part of the Phoenix valley , where the traffic is congested and homes are more expensive, Tolleson has lots available land to develope and grow. Principal Industries The City of Tolleson has become a strong distribution hub for companies wishing to deliver products to southwestern markets. This is primarily due to its excellent location just south of the I-10 and the interchange with the new loop 101. The city of Tolleson hosts several large employers, including Sunland Beef, Kroger¿s, Albertson¿s, Salt River Project, and Sysco Food Systems. In addition to distribution, the community has a strong manufacturing structure. City of Tolleson Parks are open from sun up until sun down