Phoenix Real Estate

The City of Phoenix

Why YOU Should Consider Buying a Home In Phoenix?

Kathy Migdal - Relocation Expert

Welcome to Phoenix!
Phoenix has been rated one of the fastest growing nations. There are many reasons why. Just to name a few: sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, financial & business opportunities.
Phoenix covers more than 515 square miles with a population of 1.4 million. It is the 5th largest city in the country with approximately 300 sun-filled days per year.

Relocating to Phoenix?

More than 50% of the residents are between the ages of 18-54, younger than the national average. Phoenix was named the "Best Run City in the World" in 1993 by the Carl Bertelsmann Foundation and has earned numerous awards for efficient government operations

Incorporated 1881
Form of government Council-Manager
Population (fifth largest city in United States) 1,475,834
(as of Sept. 1, 2005)
Area (in square miles) 515.9125
(larger than Los Angeles)
Median Household Income $50,309
Average annual temperature (Fahrenheit) 72.6
Average precipitation in inches 7.66
Average number of days of sunshine per year 325
Moody's (bond rating) Aa1
For more info please visit this website:

http://www.phoenixchamber.com/


Did you know...
  • Phoenix covers more than 515 square miles and has a population of 1.4 million, ranking it the fifth largest city in the country.
  • Phoenix is a premier destination, with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and average temperature of 72.6 degrees.
  • More than 50 percent of the population is between 18 and 54 years of age, which is younger than the national average.
  • In January 2000, after a yearlong, in-depth study of management efficiency by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, Phoenix was the only city among the nation´s 35 largest urban centers to earn an overall grade of "A." Phoenix also was named the "Best Run City in the World" in 1993 by the Carl Bertelsmann Foundation and has earned numerous other awards for efficient government operations.
  • The greater Phoenix area is a $50 billion marketplace driven by technology. World-leading companies such as Intel, Avnet, Motorola, AlliedSignal, Honeywell and Boeing Company have chosen Phoenix for their corporate and regional headquarters.
  • Industry giants such as STMicroelectronics, American Express, Phelps Dodge, Sumitomo Sitix, Prudential, Charles Schwab and Mayo Clinic have major operations in Phoenix.