Phoenix

Ranking as the fifth largest city in the country is Phoenix, Arizona.  The average year round temperature is 74.2 degrees along with 334 sun-filled days.  Greater Phoenix has consistently outpaced the U.S. population growth over the last 18 years.  Projections show the region is expected to grow by nearly 60 percent by 2030, bringing the population to more than 6 million people.  Global companies such as Honeywell Aerospace, Freeport McMoran, Avnet, and Republic Services call Phoenix home, while companies such as American Express, USAA, SUMCO Phoenix Corp, Charles Schwab, an Mayo Clinic have major operations here.  The  lifestyle in Phoenix has made it one of the most sought after locations for families across the nation.  www.ci.phoenix.az.us