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Tempe, AZ

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 168,488
Crime: High
Cost of Living: Average
Health Care: Limited
Housing Price: High
Income: Average
Geography
The city is located in the desert landscape of the Southwest, surrounded by the saguaro cactus and the community favorite Tempe Town Lake on the Salt River.
Cultural Attractions
The Arizona State University Life Science Center has elaborate reptile displays, including all 18 sub-species of Arizona native rattlesnakes.
Recreation
Tempe is home to Sun Devil Stadium, home field for the Arizona State University football team, and the annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Classic.
Historical
Arizona State University was founded in 1885 as a site for the Territorial Normal School, which trained teachers for Arizona's schools; it was not until 1958 that it became a university.
Economy
Tempe offers a business-friendly environment and is home to the corporate offices of JPMorgan, Chase, Motorola, and U.S. Airways, among others.
Unemployment rate [details] 7.1%
Unemployment rate, 2008 [details] 4.8%
Median household income $44,477
Average commute time [details] 19.39
Job sector list [details] Agriculture, forestry, and fishing; Construction; Hotels and lodging; Manufacturing; Real estate; Transportation; Travel; Other
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Fire Control Repairer

National Guard - Chandler, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Field Artillery Tactical Data System Specialist

National Guard - Tempe, AZ
Army National Guard Job Postings Field Artillery Tactical Data System Specialist Job Description Are you good with computers but looking for a little more excitement than is usually experienced in a cubicle? Then join the Army National...
Posted date: 11/20/2009

Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember

National Guard - Glendale, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Special Electronic Devices Repairer

National Guard - Gilbert, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Fire Support Specialist

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Bridge Crewmember

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

National Guard - Tempe, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Plumber

National Guard - Tempe, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer

National Guard - Peoria, AZ
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Posted date: 11/20/2009

Fire Direction Specialist

National Guard - Gilbert, AZ
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