Area Information
Greater Phoenix Information
Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Visitors, residents and business will find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial opportunities. Phoenix's beautiful weather can be enjoyed year-round. Often perceived as a retirement destination, more than 50% of the population is between 18 - 54 years old, younger than the national average.
5th largest city in the United States
- Geographically larger than Los Angeles
- $50 billion regional marketplace
- Ranked by Inc. Magazine as a "Best Place to Start and Grow a Business"
- Motorola, Intel, US Air, Honeywell and Boeing have operations in Phoenix
- Phoenix has an arid climate, and its average annual maximum temperature is the highest of any major US city.
- On average, Phoenix has only 5 days per year where the temperature drops to or below freezing.
- Being the capital of Arizona, Phoenix houses the state legislature.
Phoenix - A Growing City
- Population projected to grow at more than twice the national average for the next 20 years
- Regional employment also grew by a robust 5.5 percent between 2005 and 2006
- Job creation machine with one out of every 15 new jobs in the U.S.
- Population and job growth are driving forces behind the strong housing demand.
Lifestyle Destination
- Prime destination for tourists, business and industry and seasonal residents
- More than 320 sunny days a year
- Job creation machine with one out of every 15 new jobs in the U.S.
- Luxury resorts, abundant golf and tennis, sports and cultural activities.
- Home to several professional sports franchises, including all four major professional sports leagues.
Population
- Population growth fueled by migration into the Phoenix Area
- Southeast valley expected to add over 18,000 new households per year
- Second home market generates above and beyond demand from permanent residents
Climate
- Warm weather is certainly a factor in the Valley's popularity. The sun shines more than 80 percent of the time with over 320 sunny days each year.
- The area receives about seven inches of annual precipitation and the average daytime temperature is 82 degrees.
- Phoenix's climate is terrific, especially to those used to having to deal with snow, sludge and gray skies.
- With no natural disasters, insurance rates remain low compared to the nearby West Coast.
Recreational Activities
- The Phoenix climate allows for a wide range of recreational activities.
- More than 180 golf courses offer year-round opportunities on the links.
- More than 1,100 tennis courts, 100 plus miles of hiking trails, numerous parks including the largest Municipal Park in the United States
- Short driving distances to lakes makes it is easy and convenient to enjoy favorite recreational activities.
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