Phoenix History
Settled as early as 700AD by the Hohokam, Phoenix rose from the ruins of this former civilization. Settlers of the area in the post Civil War era used remnants of the ancient Hohokam firrigation system, making the land arable for citrus and cotton crops. Phoenix is indeed aptly named, as it has grown to the fifth largest city in the United States in the matter of a few short decades. The chief drawing card for the Phoenix area has always been the climate. With an average of only five days a year with lows at or below freezing, the warm climes have drawn transplants from the frigid Northeast corridor and even damp and chilly European countries. Search Phoenix rental houses, apartments for rent, condos and a variety of Phoenix home rentals to suit your living needs.
Living in Phoenix
Phoenix is generally regarded as the business and cultural hub of the Southwestern United States. Phoenix is the heart of a booming metropolis that is consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation and currently includes four of the ten fastest growing suburbs. A lower cost of living compared to other major cities, and all the amenities one would expect of a modern metropolitan area, make Phoenix an excellent location to call home. The Phoenix lifestyle involves fiery sunsets, challenging sports, remarkable dining, world class resorts and golf courses, a wealth of attractions and a distinctive southwest heritage. Finding houses for rent, apartment rentals and condos is fast and easy with Rentals.com.
Business in Phoenix
The dry climate and natural beauty of Phoenix has also attracted companies in the fields of electronics, high-tech research and development, and aerospace. The weather also supports two main components of the thriving economy - tourism and golf. Various industries have a dynamic presence in Phoenix, which is home to manufacturing giants such as Honeywell, Motorola, Allied Signal and Intel.
Recently named the #1 city for employment, Maricopa County has an unemployment rate well below national averages and bolstered by a diversified economy and an impressive list of resident high-tech manufacturing firms. As the capital of Arizona, a large sector of the economy revolves around government and many new high tech and telecommunicatins industries have recently relocated to the area. Though most of its residents have roots in other areas, the regions supports the Arizona Opera, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporaty Art, as well as, teams from all four major North American sports and Arizona State University.
Apartment and Home Rentals
Resulting from a reasonable cost of living and low rental costs, the exciting high-tech industries, the positive business climate and the great community benefits found in Phoenix, it's easy to understand why people are packing their bags and migrating to the desert. These characteristics combine to keep Phoenix among one of the country's premier relocation destinations. With nearly a hundred thousand people moving to the metro area annually, Phoenix is expected to be within the country's top 3 U.S. cites soon. Get started on your search for apartments for rent, rental houses and homes with Rentals.com.
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