Taking A Look At Phoenix, Arizona
Gaining an appreciation for Phoenix, Arizona is easy enough to do once one spends a few minutes going over its history and its present-day attributes. It's considered a jewel of the American southwest, for one, and for much of the West in general, these days. Partly, this is due to its very nice winter climate that combine with low living costs and plentiful land, located in and around the city itself.
In addition to being the state's capital, it is also the largest municipality and is known for its continual population growth. This has seen it reach, so far, number five in terms of the ten largest cities in the country. Today, more than 1.6 million residents live there, with more expected to join the rolls in the years ahead.
The Phoenix metropolitan area is also the 12th-largest in the country, with over 4.4 million people living in and around the city. In addition to all of the above, it is also the seat of Maricopa County, and is near the top in terms of total land area among all municipalities in the country. The westward expansion of the country's population base led to its incorporation in 1881.
First founded in 1868, the town immediately took off. It was laid down near the Salt River, from which it could draw fresh water in abundance, which it would need due to its location in what was actually an arid desert. Soon enough, it became the major commercial, economic, cultural and financial nexus in the Southwest, a position it still seeks to hold to this day.
Summer months in the area can be a bit warm, again due to its location in the northwestern area of the Sonoran Desert (sometimes known as the Gila Desert). Winters are a big attraction to those seeking warm climes, though, because they're very temperate. This couples with a unique quality of life that mixes Old Spanish and Mexican influences with a modern vibrancy that's appealing and attractive, in total.
In terms of climate, the city can boast a typical year in which 85% of its days are filled with sunshine. March is the wettest month of the year and the time period when the area receives most of its rainfall. June is the driest month, and it gets less than 2 millimeters of precipitation, on average. Median household income in 2008 was about 41,000 dollars, with family incomes at around 46,000 dollars.
Phoenix, even at a casual glance, offers much to like. Sitting like a gleaming jewel in the Sonoran Desert, it beckons to visitor, tourist and potential resident alike, and offers generally low living costs along with easy-to-afford housing. Spanish and Mexican cultural influences abound, which help to attract many tourists to its welcoming arms.
In addition to being the state's capital, it is also the largest municipality and is known for its continual population growth. This has seen it reach, so far, number five in terms of the ten largest cities in the country. Today, more than 1.6 million residents live there, with more expected to join the rolls in the years ahead.
The Phoenix metropolitan area is also the 12th-largest in the country, with over 4.4 million people living in and around the city. In addition to all of the above, it is also the seat of Maricopa County, and is near the top in terms of total land area among all municipalities in the country. The westward expansion of the country's population base led to its incorporation in 1881.
First founded in 1868, the town immediately took off. It was laid down near the Salt River, from which it could draw fresh water in abundance, which it would need due to its location in what was actually an arid desert. Soon enough, it became the major commercial, economic, cultural and financial nexus in the Southwest, a position it still seeks to hold to this day.
Summer months in the area can be a bit warm, again due to its location in the northwestern area of the Sonoran Desert (sometimes known as the Gila Desert). Winters are a big attraction to those seeking warm climes, though, because they're very temperate. This couples with a unique quality of life that mixes Old Spanish and Mexican influences with a modern vibrancy that's appealing and attractive, in total.
In terms of climate, the city can boast a typical year in which 85% of its days are filled with sunshine. March is the wettest month of the year and the time period when the area receives most of its rainfall. June is the driest month, and it gets less than 2 millimeters of precipitation, on average. Median household income in 2008 was about 41,000 dollars, with family incomes at around 46,000 dollars.
Phoenix, even at a casual glance, offers much to like. Sitting like a gleaming jewel in the Sonoran Desert, it beckons to visitor, tourist and potential resident alike, and offers generally low living costs along with easy-to-afford housing. Spanish and Mexican cultural influences abound, which help to attract many tourists to its welcoming arms.
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