ALL About Phoenix
"WE'RE GROWING, AND IT'S SHOWING!"
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Why People are Moving to Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix really does offer it all. The 5th largest city in the United States and is the capital of Arizona. With so many activities within an hour's drive, such as hiking in mountains, fishing in rivers and streams, or water skiing in lakes. You can also enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert on your own or with one of the many guided tour groups. With Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, Albuquerque, within 500 miles, Phoenix is often called the “Hub of the Southwest.” With great weather, affordable housing, a growing job market, good schools, professional sports, expanding arts and culture, and ample recreational opportunities, many visitors fall in love with Phoenix and decide to move here. Of the many reasons people relocate to Phoenix, Here are The Reasons.
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TOP 10 Reasons
An obvious choice for many relocation to Phoenix, AZ, weather is often the main attraction. With over 300 days of sunshine per year and an average of 73 degrees, Phoenix is a premier destination for relocating from colder cities.
Arts & Culture
Dazzling performing arts complexes and cultural venues are scattered throughout the Valley of the Sun, anchored by the world-class facilities that are clustered in downtown Phoenix. Recent decades have seen a phenomenal influx of majestic venues and state-of-the-art arenas that showcase everything from Broadway hits to symphony, opera, ballet, live stage performances, and top international artists performing in every imaginable medium. Even in the smaller towns, active arts group and community theater thrive. Below are some great links to check out.
Sports
From the excitement of professional and collegiate sports to world-class golf courses, you have to admit, sports thrive in the Vally of the Sun. Phoenix is home to:
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| Phoenix Coyotes | |||
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| Arizona Rattlers | |||
| Phoenix Mercury 2007 champs and my favorite team (the rockin mercury) | |||
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On any given day and especially during baseball’s spring training the Arizona Cactus League Training and player development home of |
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| Anaheim Angels | (Tempe) | ||
| Arizona Diamondbacks | (Tucson) | ||
| Chicago Cubs | (Mesa) | ||
| Chicago White Sox | (Tucson) | ||
| Colorado Rockies | (Tucson) | ||
| Kansas City Royals | (Maryvale) | ||
| Oakland Athletics | (Phoenix) | ||
| San Diego Padres | (Peoria) | ||
| San Francisco Giants | (Scottsdale) | ||
| Seattle Mariners | (Peoria) | ||
| Texas Rangers | (Surprise) | ||
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Phoenix attracts more than 5 million sports fans and was home to the 2008 Super Bowl, and what a party it was! |
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Real Estate
Though Phoenix real estate prices have risen in the past few years, Phoenix is still one of the most affordable housing markets in the nation with a wide variety of homes and apartments, Modern Condo's, Restored Historical Homes, Lofts and other Urban properties to choose from to fit every lifestyle.Living in a Downtown Phoenix loft or condo puts you close to the fun!
Urban living is HOT in Arizona's major cities. The art of loft living is rising in downtown Phoenix. The Loft lifestyle living offers residents timeless elegance, the convenience of downtown living and an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live the urban lifestyle. Loft living offers great, open spaces for those people with a desire to live a "minimalist" lifestyle and who tend to focus on activities outside of their homes and not so much inside their home.
Job Market
For the past several years, Phoenix has been the fastest growing job market in the country as well. Phoenix is creating more jobs than Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, and boasts of a young, educated and growing workforce.
Phoenix meanwhile is growing in areas as disparate as aerospace, financial services and online education. That city is in the midst of such a boom that experts project it will be the scene of the Greatest Regional Expansion in our Lifetime.
Top Employers for '2007'
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc. |  |
1607 W. Bethany Home Road | |
Phoenix | |
85015 | |
479-273-4000 | |
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| Banner Health | |
1441 N.12th St. | |
Phoenix | |
85006 | |
602-495-4000 | |
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| Honeywell International Inc. | |
1944 E.Sky Harbor Circle | |
Phoenix | |
85034 | |
602-231-1000 | |
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| Wells Fargo & Co. | |
100 W.Washington St. | |
Phoenix | |
85003 | |
800-411-4932 | |
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| Intel Corp. | |
5000 W.Chandler Blvd | |
Chandler | |
85226 | |
480-554-8080 | |
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| Raytheon Co. | |
1151 E.Hermans Road | |
Tucson | |
85706 | |
520-794-3000 | |
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| Bashas' Supermarkets | |
22402 S.Basha Road | |
Chandler | |
85248 | |
480-895-9350 | |
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| Home Depot Inc. | |
3800 W.Chapman Ave. | |
Orange | |
92868 | |
714-940-3500 | |
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| Kroger Co. | |
500 S.99th Ave. | |
Tolleson | |
85353 | |
623- 936-210 | |
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| JP Morgan Chase & Co. | |
201 N.Central Ave. | |
Phoenix | |
85001 | |
602-221-2900 | |
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| U.S. Airways | |
111 W.Rio Salado Parkway | |
Tempe | |
85281 | |
480-693-0800 | |
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| McDonald's Arizona | |
2375 E.Camelback Road #150 | |
Phoenix | |
85012 | |
602-387-5306 | |
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| Target Corp. | |
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612-304-6073 | |
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| Safeway Inc. | |
2750 S.Priest Drive | |
Tempe | |
85282 | |
480-894-4100 | |
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| Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | |
400 N. Fifth St. | |
Phoenix | |
85004 | |
602-250-1000 | |
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| Bank of America Corp. | |
201 E. Washington St. | |
Phoenix | |
85004 | |
800-944-0404 | |
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| American Express Co. | |
20022 N. 31st St. | |
Phoenix | |
85027 | |
623-492-7474 | |
Business/Economy
Business leaders, investors and bankers from all over the country and the world are coming to Phoenix to invest their capital. In the last 2 years, over 9 billion dollars in public and private dollars have been invested in Phoenix. Standard & Poor’s recently described Phoenix as having a broad, diverse and expanding economy with strong employment indicators.
New Phoenix residents will find a wide variety of public, private and Charter Schools. Test scores are improving throughout the state, schools are safe, and computers are highly available. The Metro Phoenix area is also home to
Arizona State University, community colleges, and private colleges such as the
Paradise Valley Community College
Outdoor Recreation
To accompany the more than 300 days of sunshine per year in Phoenix, there is an abundance of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, and water sports at nearby lakes. The National Golf Foundation named Phoenix the “Golf Capital of the World.” In addition, Phoenix has the largest mountain park preserves in the U.S., including South Mountain’s 17,000 acres, the largest municipal park in the world. South Mountain Park, Sonoran Desert and Other Arizona National Parks. Outdoor educational opportunities include the Desert Botanical Gardens, the Phoenix Zoo, and the Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park.
Crime
Phoenix is a safe city by large city standards. If you take the city’s growing population into account, the crime rate per 100,000 people actually decreased between in the last 10 years by 31%.
Light Rail
Phoenix’s new light rail system will begin limited operations in 2008 (with construction continuing for several years), and will run through the heart of downtown, providing convenient transportation for Phoenix’s workers, residents and visitors.
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