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Phoenix, Arizona
 If
you are visiting Phoenix, Arizona considering moving
to Phoenix, or even if you've lived here for 20
years, there are some things about Phoenix that you
might not know. Some of these items are important when
evaluating a community. Some of these facts are downright
useless, but fun nonetheless! Please keep in mind that
statistics vary greatly depending upon the time they were
obtained, the source and the exact population measured.
Therefore, none of these numbers represented here are exact,
but are merely the most recent and reasonable numbers I have
been able to collect.
Phoenix, Arizona has
been known for many things. This city receives much
recognition for being in the top ten cities in the country.
For instance, it is one of the ten largest cities in the
country. It is considered a 'business hot spot' being ranked
one of the top ten cities to relocate or start a new
business. Greater Phoenix was one of the top ten metro areas
for jobs, based on both the percentage increase and the real
increase in the number of jobs. The Chandler Ostrich
Festival has been ranked one of the ten best festivals in
the country. Phoenix is one of the top ten most misspelled
cities in the country. Arizona State University in Tempe of
one of the top ten largest universities in the country. And
the list goes on. Some of our claims to fame are, well, not
that positive. For instance, Phoenix is known for having one
of the highest (if not THE highest) vehicle theft rates in
the country
General: Phoenix
is Arizona's state capitol. When people refer to Phoenix,
they are often discussing the greater Phoenix area, which
includes about 23 cities and towns of the metropolitan area.
Phoenix is one of the fastest growing cities in the country,
and with its size and growth it has developed into a major
city--with all the advantages, and many of the
disadvantages. Many people are surprised to learn that
Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the United States.
Phoenix Tidbits: Phoenix was incorporated as a
city in 1881. Geographically, Phoenix covers about 470
square miles. Phoenix Vital Statistics (as of 2000 Census)
The population of Phoenix at the last census was about 1.3
million. Only 11% of the people in Phoenix are over the age
of 60, and 49% are between the ages of 25 and 59. Almost 23%
of the population of Phoenix have at least one college
degree. The median household income in Phoenix is about
$41,000.
Phoenix
Major Attractions: There is a great deal to see
and do in Phoenix. Some of my favorite attractions are the
Arizona Science Center, the Heard Museum, the Desert
Botanical Garden, Bank One Ballpark, The Phoenix Zoo,
Phoenix Art Museum and the Phoenix Symphony.
Phoenix Median Home Price: The median price of a
new home is about $157,000, and the median price of a
pre-owned home is about $112,000
Other Phoenix Stuff
- There are four
area codes in the Phoenix area: 602, 480, 623 and
928.
- Phoenix is on
Mountain Standard Time, and never moves the clock
forward or back. Only the Navajo nation observes
daylight savings time.
- The average price
for a new single-family home is $138,270 (1999) and
the average property tax is about 10%.
- Phoenix originated
in 1866 as a hay camp.
- There are six
major lakes within an hour's drive from Phoenix
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