Relocating to Phoenix? If you are relocating to Phoenix, Arizona then you probably have a lot of questions about the city, what it’s like and what you can expect. Basically, Phoenix is a huge city that is made up of lots of smaller villages where everything you could possibly want to do or see is available. Some of the details of relocating to Phoenix will be discussed like employment, climate, traffic, population, culture and other details you might be interested in. Employment
Once an agricultural economy, Phoenix has grown and changed and no longer relies on crops for its economical success. Today, many Phoenix residents are employed by the state government since the city is the state capital. Universities in the area also provide many jobs to residents not to mention the many telecommunication companies in the area. Tourism and all it entails is another source of employment as well as some of the following Fortune 1000 companies that call Phoenix home: Phelps Dodge Corporation, Apollo Group, American Express, Avnet, and others. If you aren't being transferred to Phoenix, you'll still have lots of places to look for work after you relocate. Climate
If you are relocating from a cooler climate, you might think it can get pretty hot in Phoenix’ arid climate, which is comparable to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, or cities near the Persian Gulf. In fact, 89 days of the year, the temperature reaches at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Although the summer months are really hot temperature-wise they are more bearable thanks to the dry air. The rest of the year the temperature is warm and sunny and very enjoyable. Traffic and Transportation
Traffic is reduced by public transportation, but in this big city there is always a lot of traffic. The roads are in a traditional grid-like pattern running mostly north to south and east to west, although there are a few exceptions. The major arteries are one mile from each other and the blocks are one mile long with 800 house numbers, for the most part. The intersection of Central Avenue and Washington Street is point zero. West from Central Avenue the numbered avenues run north-south and East of Central the numbered streets run north-south. Households and Population
According to the 2000 census the population of Phoenix, Arizona was 1,321,045 with 465,834 households. There were 307,450 families living in the city of Phoenix and the population density per square mile was 2,782. Housing units number 495,832 with a per square mile density of 1,044. These numbers have likely changed significantly since the 2000 census. Culture
There is so much to do and see in Phoenix, AZ. It truly is amazing all the activities available and fun to be had. If you're involved in Phoenix relocation, you'll find the city is alive with sports activities and there are representatives from all four professional sports in the city. These include the Phoenix Suns with the NBA, the Arizona Cardinals with the NFL, the Arizona Diamondbacks with the MLB, the Phoenix Coyotes with the NHL and the Phoenix Mercury with the WNMB. There are hundreds of museums, theatres, galleries, and other points of interest in Phoenix. A few of the most popular are the Arizona Opera, Castles N’ Coasters, Hall of Flame, Phoenix Museum of History, Arizona Science Center, among many others. |