What is Tempe, Arizona
all about? New
horizons...exploration...culture...excitement.
Tempe,
Arizona is located just
East of Phoenix and is packed with history, culture,
shopping, dining, nightlife, sports and special events.
Tempe is mostly known for being the home of Arizona State
University, with over 50,000 students and employing around
13,000 people. A.S.U. is the fifth largest university in
the country, so treat yourself to an ASU football game, go
on a shopping spree at Arizona Mills or the largest IKEA on
the West Coast, kayak on Tempe Town Lake, enjoy a Broadway
performance at ASU Gammage, hike in the picturesque Papago
Park or simply lounge by the pool. Or plan your trip around
one of our fun-filled annual events such as the Tempe
Festival of the Arts or P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona
Marathon & ½ Marathon.
Tempe's
population hit 173,100 and the median family income is
$64,281. The median home price in Tempe, Arizona is
$330,502 and the job growth has risen 7.22% from 2000 to
2006.
Tempe real estate
has a rich history and as a byproduct has created many
interesting neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle.
In
South Tempe families
will find some newer neighborhoods and real estate located
in subdivisions with tons of amenities. If you want to own
lake front real estate its here or a trendy loft down on
Mill Avenue where all the action is. Whatever your
life-style, you'll find a Tempe real estate has a home that
will be perfect for all of your needs.
Like many
university cities there are many rental real estate
properties located close to the university area. Many savvy
real estate investors - and parents - have taken advantage
of the constant need to house thousands of students in real
estate located close to where they need to attend classes.
Just like most college towns, parking is always at a
premium and well located real estate will always command
premium prices.
A trip to Tempe is not complete without
visiting the many Arizona tourist attractions in and around
the city. Whether you're seeking outdoor recreation or arts
and culture, you'll find
the perfect blend of
Tempe entertainment. Discover contemporary artwork at the
ASU Art Museum, just one of the more than 20 free museums
and galleries on campus at Arizona State University or
learn something new at the exhilarating IMAX Theatre Tempe
or see a world-class Broadway production at ASU Gammage, a
Tempe entertainment theater designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Tempe's central location also makes us an ideal hub for
visiting the rest of the must-see Arizona tourist
attractions.
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