Phoenix

There are 5 general areas in Phoenix: South, Central, Midtown, Uptown and North. Each offers its own history and culture, with many areas being revitalized and transformed with new life. South phoenix is mainly an industrial or older area of Phoenix, with its primary outdoor attraction of South Mountain Park and Preserve offering trails, activities, horseback riding and tourist attractions such as Dobbins Lookout or Mystery Castle. Central Phoenix is the heart of the city with downtown businesses, sports facilities and Sky Harbor International Airport. It offers modern multifamily complexes with resort amenities in downtown, historical neighborhoods and mostly older homes. Midtown is a mixture of older and newer homes and communities, members only Phoenix Country Club, Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Phoenix College. Uptown Phoenix is also a mixture of older and newer communities including many highly sought after areas such as the central corridor, Biltmore and Arcadia. It is home to the Biltmore Fashion Park, Arizona’s original outdoor luxury shopping center, John C. Lincoln Hospital and Phoenix Mountains Preserve which includes Piestewa Peak, a popular hiking destination. North Phoenix is the newest area to be developed with most residences having been built since 1980s at the “southern” side and increasingly newer the further north traveled. It includes major shopping and residential areas such as Desert Ridge & Paradise Valley Mall (currently under revitalization).

Phoenix is a vibrant city of over 1.7 million people and is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, with a multitude of offerings to suit every taste ranging from cultural activities such as the arts or music, sporting events by professional teams Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Coyotes, shopping, night life or outdoor activities including hiking, biking, golf and more. As well, Phoenix has a diverse culinary scene with a variety of cuisines and restaurants to choose from and is known for its craft beer and local breweries. Not to be overlooked, Phoenix is a prime hub for travelers and is driving distance from incredible tourist destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Sedona and Tucson. Overall, the lifestyle in Phoenix is characterized by sunny weather, outdoor activities and variety.

Phoenix is a vibrant city with beautiful weather (an average of 299 sunny days per year), a rich culture with plenty of museums, galleries, theaters and music venues, delicious food, year-round outdoor activities and a relatively low cost of living. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and natural landscapes, making it a great place for hiking, biking, rock climbing, golf and more as well as plenty of parks and trails to explore. It has something to appeal to all ages and tastes.