Nicknamed the “Valley of the Sun,” the Greater Phoenix area sees more sunshine than any other metro area in the country boating 323 days of sunshine per year. Given that fact, the sunshine is enough to entice people to move westward. Currently Phoenix is experiencing a thriving job market, a relatively low cost of living and plenty of ways to enjoy sunshine.
The downtown area is split into two parts, it is characterized by sleek, ultramodern office buildings, but the city center affords work and play. Recently built sports stadiums, updated arts districts and shopping fringe downtown, as do some of the area’s finest places to eat.
Phoenix is home to architecturally significant neighborhoods and homes including designs from Al Beadle and many others. Historic neighborhoods to high rise living , Phoenix seems to offer a multitude of options for a fabulous lifestyle.
U.S. News recently ranked Phoenix # 26 in Best Places to Live and # 17 in best places to retire. Some quick stats:
· 4,561,038
METRO POPULATION
· $49,500
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
· 86.6° / 63.4°
AVG HIGH/LOW TEMPS
· 36.2
MEDIAN AGE
· $234,183
MEDIAN HOME PRICE
· 8.0 inches
AVG ANNUAL RAINFALL
· 4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
· $1,032
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
· 26.2 minutes
AVG COMMUTE TIME
Getting around- Valley Metro provides bus service throughout the entire metro area, serving a few satellite communities such as Buckeye and Anthem. The light rail system connects downtown areas with the eastern suburbs of Tempe and Mesa and eventually take you to the Cardinal’s Stadium. The town is filled with rentable bikes- easy access for rentals from your smartphone . You can pedal to your destination.
Two commercial airports serve the Phoenix area. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines and offers a high volume of daily domestic and international flights. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is much smaller, offering only domestic flights via Allegiant Air. Amtrak and several intercity bus stations provide ground transit into and out of the Valley.
Phoenix Homes for Sale
Sold Price
Last 3 mo.
Median
$430,287
Sale Price
Today
Median
$464,080
Price / Sqft
Today
Median
$293
Days on Market
Last 3 mo.
Average
81
For Sale
$2,099,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,563
MLS: #6742128
The Brokery
For Sale
$259,900
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Sqft: 929
MLS: #6727389
A.Z. & Associates
For Sale
$509,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 1,710
MLS: #6730815
Realty Executives
For Sale
$798,500
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,415
MLS: #6730909
Realty ONE Group
For Sale
$429,900
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,354
MLS: #6770291
HomeSmart
For Sale
$1,597,500
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 3
Sqft: 4,521
MLS: #6729215
My Home Group Real Estate
For Sale
$1,500,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4
Sqft: 2,741
MLS: #6737229
Walt Danley Local Luxury Christie's International Real Estate
For Sale
$568,500
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,111
MLS: #6742322
Gentry Real Estate
For Sale
$639,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,212
MLS: #6766489
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix
For Sale
$375,000
Bedrooms: 2
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,092
MLS: #6707376
The Brokery
For Sale
$569,500
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,826
MLS: #6736754
HomeSmart
For Sale
$499,900
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,295
MLS: #6720923
Rev Residential Brokerage
For Sale
$699,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 3,181
MLS: #6738561
eXp Realty
For Sale
$850,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,414
MLS: #6770108
Locality Homes
For Sale
$625,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Sqft: 1,966
MLS: #6760309
My Home Group Real Estate
For Sale
$600,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,757
MLS: #6766660
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
For Sale
$499,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,238
MLS: #6697232
Realty ONE Group
For Sale
$1,895,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,791
MLS: #6759823
The Brokery
For Sale
$415,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 2
Sqft: 1,567
MLS: #6712669
The Realty Gurus
For Sale
$2,219,000
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 5
Sqft: 3,727
MLS: #6744606
RETSY
For Sale
$795,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,070
MLS: #6750816
E & G Real Estate Services
For Sale
$760,000
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,109
MLS: #6757542
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
For Sale
$1,375,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sqft: 2,543
MLS: #6763871
HomeSmart
For Sale
$2,650,000
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 5
Sqft: 3,516
MLS: #6695499
RETSY