Aguila is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.

Aguila was a stop on the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway.

Aguila first appeared on the 1920 U.S. Census as the 52nd Precinct of Maricopa County.

The racial makeup was 64.7% White, 1.0% Black or African American, 3.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 28.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races.

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure.