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Phoenix, Arizona

       
Total population 1,512,986 Average January/July temperatures 42.4° / 77.3°
Median home price $ 236,901 Annual Precipitation 12.67 in. /yr.
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Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix enjoys 325 days of annual sunshine.

Climate
Phoenix offers an arid climate, with very hot summers and temperate winters.
Cultural Attractions
The internationally-renowned Heard Musuem includes the Barry Goldwater Collection, which includes over 400 Hopi kachina dolls.
Economy
The state capital, Phoenix is also home to Arizona State University, which is ever-increasing its research capabilities.
Geography
Phoenix is located along the Salt River Valley, or "Valley of the Sun," in the northern part of the Sonoran Desert.
Historical
Phoenix was originally called Pumpkinville due to the large pumpkins that flourished in fields along the canals.
Recreation
Many parks have been established to preserve the desert landscape, most notably South Mountain Park, the world's largest municipal park with 16,500 acres.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 57.31 ° / 27.53 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.28 ° / 63.4 °
Precipitation (?) 12.67 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 58 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 53
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 103
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 236,901
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $45883.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $42777
Maximum state income tax (?) 4.54 %
State sales tax (?) 8.3 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 49.490 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 133
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 223
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 71
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 250
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 15
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 84
Number of libraries within the county (?) 109
Number of museums within the county (?) 55
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 21
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 1,512,986
Population density (?) 3,212 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 69.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 262,711 people
Education (?) 25 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 95
Number of clinics within the county (?) 352
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 276
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