Growth rises with the temperature in Phoenix
Phoenix is no longer a place for retirees and snow birds escaping winter weather. The recent influx of technology and business initiatives has given rise to a booming economic condition just perfect for anyone looking for residential or commercial real estate in Phoenix. Phoenix is not only Arizona’s capital but also the sixth largest city in the U.S… and growing… so there’s plenty of opportunity and sunshine for everyone who comes to visit or decides to stay.
Phoenix Fast Facts
- Population: 1,399,916
- Median Household Income: $ 45,474
- Median Home Value: $347,000
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Phoenix is in the Mountain Standard Time zone and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Phoenix workers is 26 minutes. Phoenix has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Phoenix Employment
Some of the major employers in Phoenix include Allied Waste Industries, Avnet, Phelps Dodge, US Airways Group, Amkor Technology, Apollo Group, Giant Industries, Insight Enterprises, Meritage Homes, PetSmart, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, Swift Transportation Company, Intel, Honeywell, American Express, U-Haul and Arizona Public Service.
Phoenix School Districts
Students in Phoenix are served by 437 public schools in 43 school districts as well as 95 private schools. There are also 22 colleges and universities in the Phoenix area.
Phoenix Attractions
- Camelback Mountain
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Phoenix Zoo
- Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
- Wrigley Mansion
- Phoenix Center for the Arts
- Tovrea Castle
- Castles ‘N Coasters Amusement Park
Phoenix Parks and Recreation
- Camelback Mountain
- Desert Botanical Garden
- Phoenix Zoo
- Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
- Wrigley Mansion
- Phoenix Center for the Arts
- Tovrea Castle
- Castles ‘N Coasters Amusement Park