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If you are thinking of making a move, Tempe is a city to consider. Tempe is the most densely-populated city in the state and serves as a crossroads for the area’s largest communities. Tempe’s an energetic city that offers bid city opportunities due to its close vicinity to Phoenix.
Tempe offers a moderate cost of living and pleasant climate throughout the year. The median home price is around $100,000 and there are a variety of homes to choose from single-family homes to beautiful custom homes to townhomes and condominiums. Contemporary architecture dominates the landscape and can be seen throughout the city such as Tempe City Hall which looks like an inverted pyramid. The ASU Gammage is distinct example of the cities diversity that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Both of these examples illustrate Tempe’s love for beautiful architecture. Take a walk along Mill Avenue and on the ASU campus to see more of the remarkable designs that make Tempe unique.

A decision to move to Tempe now can be a lot easier than you might think. People of all ages are moving to Tempe to enjoy its climate, affordable living and strong modern economy based in commerce, technology and tourism. The city gets its name from Darrell Duppa who is credited for suggesting the name Tempe after comparing the Salt River Valley to the Vale of Tempe near Mount Olympus in Greece.

Employment opportunities in Tempe are plentiful The city is headquarters for two Fortune 500 companies: US Airways and Insight Enterprises Inc. The Pheonix Sky Harbor International Airport is another great resource for the city and services nationwide and other international cities like London. Insight Enterprises is a provider of brand-name information technology hardware and software and services to companies and the public. Another great reason to live in Tempe is Arizona State University. The University is located in the center of the city and provides a commerce resource for the city as well as entertainment. Tourism is another revenue source for the city with four million visitors each year. Tempe’s convenient transportation system and the Phoenix light rail system makes it easy to access the city and other bordering cities like Pheonix and Scottsdale.

New condominiums are in the works for downtown Tempe offering more opportunities for urban living. Residents will be able to enjoy being close to work and walking distance to their favorite restaurants, theatres, shopping and entertainment.

Families are definitely attracted to the excellent public school system in the city and colleges near by like Arizona State University. New home development is popping up all over Tempe attracting new homeowners to one of the most desireable places to live in the United States.

With the Sonoran Desert as the cities backdrop and inspiration, Tempe has much to offer families looking to make roots.