City population: 5,456,000

Phoenix, Arizona is according to U.S. Census data the 14^th largest metropolitan area in the United States. Phoenix is the largest metropolitan city in Arizona.

Phoenix has received the National Civic League’s “All America City” Award four times.

The Phoenix-Scottsdale-Mesa metropolitan area is the 14^th largest metropolitan area in the United States and has a robust economy. All thirteen of the Fortune 1000 company headquarters located in Arizona are located in the Phoenix area.

Phoenix has a number of companies with major operations including, AlliedSignal, Intel, American Express, UHAUL, Best Western, and Boeing. Tourism, Luke Air Force Base and Arizona State University also help drive the Phoenix economy.

Phoenix house hunters will find an estimated 465,877 individual houses, apartments and condominiums. About 61% of housing is owner occupied.

Phoenix is known for sunny skies, great golf, beautiful resorts and great restaurants.

Sunshine can be found on 85% of the days in Phoenix. Rainfall is 8.5 inches a year with only 5 days a year on average dropping below freezing.

Population in Phoenix, is estimated to be 5,456,000.