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Greater Phoenix offers a quality of life that keeps it at the forefront of the most livable cities. With 325 days of sun, low unemployment, reasonably priced real estate and a geographic location with easy access, the region offers unlimited opportunities. Our communities are home to a diverse arts and culture portfolio and the region is home to seven professional sports teams. The extraordinary quality of life offered in Greater Phoenix has allowed many business leaders relocating to the area to be successful in attracting employees. |
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| Greater Phoenix Area Median Home Sales |
| Year |
Single Family Resale |
Single Family New |
Multi-family Resale |
Multi-family New |
1997 |
$105,000 |
$136,130 |
$72,500 |
$116,500 |
1998 |
$113,585 |
$139,070 |
$77,500 |
$119,400 |
1999 |
$120,000 |
$146,710 |
$81,900 |
$136,070 |
2000 |
$128,900 |
$150,770 |
$86,000 |
$152,350 |
2001 |
$136,000 |
$156,560 |
$90,500 |
$163,710 |
2002 |
$144,900 |
$159,990 |
$95,500 |
$162,660 |
2003 |
$155,000 |
$173,240 |
$103,275 |
$184,700 |
2004 |
$174,185 |
$195,000 |
$114,530 |
$186,485 |
2005 |
$240,500 |
$251,795 |
$150,000 |
$214,615 |
2006 |
$260,600 |
$306,355 |
$174,000 |
$192,500 |
2007* |
$262,570 |
$296,425 |
$178,000 |
$245,155 |
Source: Arizona Real Estate Center, April 2007
*1st quarter 2007 |
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| Median Sales Price of Existing Single Family Homes |
| Metro Area |
Existing Price |
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| Houston |
$149,100 |
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| Albuquerque |
$184,200 |
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| Salt Lake City |
$216,300 |
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| Tampa |
$228,900 |
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| Minneapolis |
$232,300 |
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| Denver |
$249,500 |
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| Greater Phoenix |
$262,570 |
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| Chicago |
$273,500 |
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| Portland |
$280,800 |
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| Las Vegas |
$317,400 |
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| Seattle |
$361,200 |
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| Riverside/San Bernardino |
$400,100 |
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| Boston |
$402,200 |
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| New York |
$474,700 |
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| Los Angeles |
$584,800 |
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| San Diego |
$601,800 |
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| San Francisco |
$736,800 |
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| U.S. Average |
$222,000 |
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| Source: National Association of Realtors, April 2007. |
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- Although the annual rainfall totals only about 8 inches, the Sonoran Desert hosts a variety of native plants and animals.
- The region boasts over 325 days of sunshine annually, low humidity and very mild winters.
- Greater Phoenix was named the 2nd Safest Place to Do Business in 2005 by Risk and Insurance magazine. The study measured the risk of catastrophes in metropolitan areas.
- The warm, yet moderate, climate allows residents to take full advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities.
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| Climate Statistics - Greater Phoenix |
| Average Daily High |
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| January |
65.2° |
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| July |
105° |
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| October |
87.7° |
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| Average Daily Low |
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| January |
39.4° |
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| July |
79.5° |
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| October |
59.1° |
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| Annual Average/Totals |
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| Precipitation |
8.3 inches |
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| Precipitation Days |
36 |
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| Average Wind Speed |
6.2 mph |
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| Source: National Weather Service and Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors' Bureau. |
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| City |
Composite Score |
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| Las Vegas, NV |
109.4 |
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| Los Angeles, CA |
147.0 |
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| Dallas, TX |
91.8 |
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| Albuquerque, NW |
98.9 |
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| Riverside, CA |
116.6 |
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| San Jose, CA |
151.0 |
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| Salt Lake City, UT |
102.2 |
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| Phoenix, AZ |
102.5 |
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Note: US Average = 100.0. The Index compares the cost of maintaining a standard of living appropriate for moderately affluent professional and managerial households (annual income over $70,000 in most parts of the country).
Source: American Chamber of Commerce Research Association, March 2007
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Major Medical Facilities |
| Facility |
Beds |
Address |
City |
| Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center |
659 |
1111 E. McDowell Rd. |
Phoenix |
| Banner Desert Medical Center |
611 |
1400 S. Dobson Rd. |
Mesa |
| Maricopa Integrated Health System |
605 |
2601 E. Roosevelt St. |
Phoenix |
| St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center |
539 |
350 W. Thomas Rd. |
Phoenix |
| Scottsdale Healthcare - Shea |
405 |
9003 E. Shea Blvd. |
Scottsdale |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center |
397 |
5555 W. Thunderbird Rd. |
Glendale |
| Sun Health Boswell Hospital |
352 |
10401 Thunderbird Blvd. |
Sun City |
| Scottsdale Healthcare - Osborn |
337 |
7400 E. Osborn Rd. |
Scottsdale |
| Banner Mesa Medical Center |
320 |
1010 N. Country Club Dr. |
Mesa |
| Sun Health Del E. Webb Hospital |
307 |
14502 W. Meeker Blvd. |
Sun City West |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital |
285 |
1919 E. Thomas Rd. |
Phoenix |
| John C. Lincoln Hospital - North Mountain |
262 |
250 E. Dunlap Ave. |
Phoenix |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center |
242 |
6644 E. Baywood Ave. |
Mesa |
| Phoenix Baptist Hospital |
236 |
2000 W. Bethany Home Rd. |
Phoenix |
| St. Luke's Medical Center |
235 |
1800 E. Van Buren |
Phoenix |
| Maryvale Hospital |
232 |
5102 W. Campbell Ave. |
Phoenix |
| Chandler Regional Hospital |
210 |
475 S. Dobson Rd. |
Chandler |
| Mayo Clinic |
208 |
13400 E. Shea Blvd. |
Scottsdale |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center |
172 |
9201 W. Thomas Rd. |
Phoenix |
| Phoenix Memorial Hospital |
159 |
1201 S. 7th Ave. |
Phoenix |
| Arrowhead Hospital |
155 |
18701 N. 67th Ave. |
Glendale |
| John C. Lincoln Hospital - Deer Valley |
149 |
19829 N. 27th Ave. |
Phoenix |
| Paradise Valley Hospital |
144 |
3929 E. Bell Rd. |
Phoenix |
| Mesa General Hospital |
126 |
515 N. Mesa Dr. |
Mesa |
| Banner Baywood Heart Hospital |
111 |
6750 E. Baywood Ave. |
Mesa |
| Tempe St. Luke's Hospital |
103 |
1500 S. Mill Ave. |
Tempe |
| West Valley Hospital |
74 |
13677 W. McDowell Rd. |
Goodyear |
| Arizona Heart Hospital |
59 |
1930 E. Thomas Rd. |
Phoenix |
| Source: The Business Journal Book of Lists, 2006 and 2007. |
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Greater Phoenix has a rich concentration of arts and culture spanning each of our unique communities. The Maricopa Partnership for Arts and Culture (MPAC) is the region’s one-stop shop for information on arts and culture organizations, performing companies, and education and outreach institutions. MPAC also connects you to Greater Phoenix galleries, museums, community centers and theaters. Visit MPAC to explore the signature arts and cultural experiences that await you in Greater Phoenix. |
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- Greater Phoenix is one of 10 metropolitan areas with all 7 major professional sports teams.
- Cactus League spring training baseball attracts a million fans each year.
- Greater Phoenix has more than 200 golf courses.
- The FBR Open attracts the largest galleries of any golf tournament in the world
- Within a short drive from the metro area, a full range of outdoor recreation is available in all types of terrain.
- There are seven lakes within an hour of Greater Phoenix that offer fishing, boating, water skiing, picnic areas and camping.
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| Golf and Tennis |
| Safeway International LPGA Tournament |
| FBR Open Golf Tournament |
| The Tradition Senior PGA Tour |
| Legends Tennis Classic |
| Franklin Templeton Men’s Tennis Classic |
| Art and Cultural Events |
| Annual Cowboy Artists of America Exhibition |
| Arizona Renaissance Festival |
| Arizona Scottish Highland Games |
| Dia de los Muertos Festival |
| Matsuri, A Festival of Japan |
| Native American Fine Art Invitational |
| Scottsdale Arts Festival |
| Scottsdale Culinary Festival |
| Tempe Festival of the Arts |
| Harvest Festival |
| Family Cornfest and Arts and Crafts Fair |
| Way Out West Oktoberfest |
| Rodeo |
| Senior Pro Rodeo |
| Racing |
| Coors Light World Finals Drag Boat Racing |
| NHRA World Series of Drag Racing |
| Bombadier ATV Copper World Classic |
| Checker Auto Parts 500 |
| Football and Baseball |
| Cactus League Spring Training |
| Fiesta Bowl Football Classic |
| Other Events |
| Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction |
| Fiesta Bowl Parade |
| Fiesta Bowl New Year's Eve Block Party |
| Thunderbird Classic Hot Air Balloon Race |
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