4601 N 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
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The Phoenix metro consists of Maricopa and Pinal counties, and includes more than 30 incorporated and more than 30 unincorporated towns and cities. Since 2000, the population in the metro increased by more than 38 percent. The largest city is Phoenix, which encompasses about 520 square miles, is the capital city and boasts a population of more than 1.5 million. As one of the primary beneficiaries of the massive shift in the U.S. population from north to south, the Phoenix metro has had little difficulty finding workers. Phoenix claims five Fortune 500 headquarters, including Freeport-McMoRan, Republic Services, Insight Enterprises, Avnet and PetSmart. Construction, hightech manufacturing, healthcare and tourism dominate the Phoenix economy. The local economy has strengthened since the recession, with retail sales projected above 8 percent this year and hotel occupancy levels rising. High-tech manufacturing has been a powerful driver in the local economy for two decades. The region’s relatively low cost of doing business has encouraged several manufacturers to remain and expand in the area, while luring others. The strengthening economy has drawn job seekers to the area, boosting the housing market. Phoenix offers a lower cost of living than other metros its size, a moderate climate, and a wide variety of recreational and cultural activities. The Phoenix region boasts almost 300 days of sunshine annually, low humidity and mild winters. In addition to hiking, camping and boating, sports enthusiasts can enjoy one of the most complete lineups of major league teams found in any city, including teams in all four major sports. The Cactus League holds spring training baseball throughout the Valley, and the area has numerous golf courses and tennis courts.