Phoenix Arizona
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Phoenix Arizona is the largest city in Arizona and the 6th largest in the United States. Phoenix Arizona is located in the south-central area of Arizona and the capital of the state.
The settlement that became the largest city in Arizona was incorporated in 1867. Fourteen years later it Phoenix became a city.
Interestingly, this thriving metropolitan area was once an agricultural farming community. Yes, my friends, agricultural farming in the northeastern area of the Sonoran Desert.
The Five C’s
The early economy of the area was driven by the “Five C’s”. Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Copper and Climate! With the evolution of technology, Phoenix Arizona became home to numerous high-tech companies.
Known for its climate, Phoenix Arizona has been a popular winter retreat and place to retire for decades. The Phoenix Arizona metropolitan area is labeled “the valley of the sun”. The 2010 census estimates Phoenix Arizona population to be over 1.5 million people.
Phoenix Arizona Home Prices
The National Association of Realtors on best places to live for baby boomers in the United States has Arizona with 2 spots. Tucson and Phoenix. To almost no ones surprise, two key factors in selecting the best places to live where a lower cost of living and sunnier weather.
Search For Homes In Phoenix
For those considering Phoenix Arizona for a winter retreat or future place to retire, you should put Tucson AZ and the Northwest Tucson communities on your list of places to explore.
Phoenix Arizona is under 2 hours from Tucson AZ on the I 10 Freeway. The communities of north of Tucson include Oro Valley, Dove Mountain and Marana are all a bit closer – MAP
About Tucson Arizona
Tucson sits in a Sonoran Desert valley that is surrounded by 5 mountain ranges. Interestingly, the trip from the 2,389-foot valley floor to the 9,157-foot Mt. Lemmon peak traverses seven of the earth’s nine life zones. To put that in perspective, that is the same as driving from Mexico to Canada.
Tucson is surrounded by the natural landscapes of the Coronado National Forest, Catalina State Park, Ironwood Forest National Monument, and Saguaro National Park.
The City of Tucson is home for the University of Arizona. Go Wildcats!! That means there is an endless list of things to do and activities available. The Tucson area has rich cultural heritage and an abundance of Tucson attractions. Museums, galleries, shops, and live performances are available the year around.
To give you a flavor of the many things Tucson AZ has to offer, here is our top 10 list.
About Oro Valley AZ
Oro Valley Arizona presently encompasses approximately 34 square miles. Oro Valley provides a great public parks system, notable outdoor amenities and retailing venues.
The Oro Valley Hospital on Tangerine Rd services the residents of Oro Valley, SaddleBrooke and Northwest Tucson AZ
To the north of Tucson is the Town Oro Valley AZ. Just north of Oro Valley, near the intersection of Hwy 79 and Oracle Road, are two Robson Resort Communities. SaddleBrooke to the south and SaddleBrooke Ranch.
These are two very popular active adult communities just north of Tucson AZ. There are other adult communities in Oro Valley AZ that provide the opportunity to meet new friends and pursue personal interests in an active retirement.
Oro Valley families are served by the Amphitheater School District which is one of the statistically highest performing public school systems in Arizona. Search for an Oro Valley Homes By School.
Consider This
Many of our clients start their Arizona home search in Phoenix Arizona or the greater Phoenix area and then find Tucson AZ.
Guess what, they like the Tucson area better.
If you are considering a home in Phoenix Arizona or Phoenix, then also take a look at homes Northwest of Tucson AZ. Oro Valley, Dove Mountain and Marana all have active adult communities and lots of things to do.
Conclusion
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