Tempe, Arizona, has won the "All America City" award not once but two times. The National Civic League awards the honor to cities for their progressive economies and ways of life and Tempe sure has plenty of both. People come to visit and end up buying Tempe real estate to live or do business in this vibrant city, a southeastern suburb of Phoenix. With all the natural wonders nearby, a fantastic quality of life and a progressive business economy, Tempe is an unbeatable choice for Arizona real estate.
Tempe is also known as
Arizona State University,
Asu,
Guadalupe.
Tempe Fast Facts
- Population: 157,381
- Median Household Income: $ 46,159
- Median Home Value: $419,700
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Tempe is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Tempe workers is 20 minutes. Tempe has access to many transportation options including local bus travel and Greyhound Bus Lines. Air travel is accessible via the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Tempe Employment
Tempe’s highly educated work force is employed in the industry sectors of Advanced Business Services, Aerospace, Biotechnology, High Technology, Retail and Tourism. Major employers in Tempe include Insight Computers, Edward Jones, Medtronic, Motorola, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and US Airways.
Tempe School Districts
The students in Tempe are served by 58 public schools in 33 school districts as well as 80 private schools. There are also 22 colleges and universities in the Tempe area.
Tempe 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
Tempe 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