Living in one of Arizona’s major cities
is more affordable than the majority of metropolitan areas
found in the west. Its unsurpassed natural beauty, pleasant
desert winters, diverse recreational and cultural activities
appeal mostly to the thirty-something population sector,
despite its reputation as a retirement center. A recent
population growth trend created a surge in new housing and a
boost in construction activity (the largest job generator
across all sectors), ranking the state’s employment growth 2nd
best nationwide in 2004. Those looking to relocate find
Phoenix to be an attractive area.
It is ranked in the top ten for lowest tax burden among 106
major cities and offers a wide variety of new and existing homes available at
a relatively low cost. Inspired by the incredible culture and history of Arizona,
Scottsdale is a hotspot for many amazing local artists to live and sell their
works as galleries and museums can be found in almost all of the cities and
towns. Finding an exceptional school will not be difficult, as the state has
313 public school districts with a student/teacher ratio of 21 to 1, including
the Mesa Public School District. Mesa is also hailed as one of the state's hotspots,
based on academic excellence and the affordable housing available in the area.
