Phoenix

Phoenix

Phoenix Facts

  • Phoenix is the capital and largest city of Arizona, USA.
  • The city is located in the Sonoran Desert with a hot desert climate.
  • Average high temperatures in Phoenix exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • It’s home to several professional sports teams, including the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns.
  • Phoenix is also the location of Arizona State University, one of the largest public universities in the US. 

Phoenix is a desert paradise. The mountains, blue sky and colorful wildflowers are breathtaking and awe-inspiring. Due to its warm climate year-round, Phoenix hosts over 16 million visitors each year. And with plenty of outdoor hiking and over 200 golf courses, visitors and residents alike are sure to get plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Sports lovers appreciate the area, too, as it is one of the few cities to have a major sports franchise in every professional sports league: hockey, baseball, football and basketball. Phoenix is also a temporary home for 15 Major League Baseball teams each February for their Spring Training program. 

Whether you’re moving for a chance of scenery, love or a career opportunity, Phoenix has a lot to offer – including some amazing neighborhoods.

Downtown

If you want to be in the center of it all (and who can blame you?), you should check our Phoenix city guide for apartments in Downtown Phoenix. While it’s mainly a business and entertainment district, there are some beautiful apartment, condo and townhouse complexes in the area. When you find your dream apartment, you’ll be close to bars, pubs, cafes, pizzerias and other restaurants that are clustered around the campus of Arizona State University. And if you’re a baseball fan, you’ll feel like you’re in heaven because Downtown is the home of Chase Field where the Arizona Diamondbacks host their games.

West Phoenix

Residents of West Phoenix love that it’s a quiet, well-kept neighborhood that’s family- and pet-friendly. It’s one of the more convenient neighborhoods, within close proximity to freeways and less than a 15-minute commute to Downtown Phoenix. There are also plenty of amenities that add to the convenience of the neighborhood like great restaurants, clothing and grocery stores and pet care services. Residents in the area love to read, too, as is seen by the fact that two bookstores in the area made the best local businesses list.

Camelback East

This neighborhood is one of the top neighborhoods in Phoenix. With nearly 160,000 residents, it provides an urban-suburban feel. And yet, there’s plenty of natural beauty all around since this area of Phoenix stretches from the Salt River to the Phoenix Mountains, while being nestled between Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak. There is an abundance of scenic trails for hiking, jogging and walking. In the central part of this neighborhood are office towers, upscale residential areas and high-scale shopping plazas. Most residents rent their homes since there are several sophisticated apartment complexes throughout the neighborhood.

Arcadia

Located near Camelback is Arcadia, a vibrant community with a growing shopping and dining district. There are several businesses such as antique shops, upscale boutiques, grills, brewpubs and more. Like Camelback, Arcadia has some amazing scenic surroundings that are perfect for lovers of the great outdoors and those who love to get their workouts in outside. Take your significant other or friends to Camelback Mountain summit or the Arizona Canal Trail. Both are great for hiking, biking, walking and jogging workouts or just a great way to clear your head and de-stress after a long day at work.

Deer Valley

Deer Valley is another beautiful residential community that’s well-kept and is ideal for people who love being outdoors. There are plenty of opportunities for mountain biking and hiking. Plus, there’s even a waterpark, which is fun for the entire family. That’s saying a lot for how densely populated this area is – nearly 200,000 people call it home. It’s a safe neighborhood with great schools and plenty of shopping and dining experiences. Most residents are families and young professionals.

Paradise Valley

If you’re ready to plant your roots and watch your family grow, you’ll enjoy this lovely residential suburb that’s approximately 25 minutes away from Downtown Phoenix. In addition to the high-quality schools, the area has an abundance of adult-friendly diversions as well. These include several golf courses and indoor shopping plazas, as well as sports bars and pubs. Restaurants run the gamut from Southwestern fare and pizza to contemporary American cuisine. Of course, like many neighborhoods in Phoenix, there are plenty of things to do outdoors as well, including riding your bike through the Scottsdale Greenbelt trail.

Alhambra

Though this neighborhood is made up of nearly 150,000 residents, Alhambra doesn’t feel like a dense urban neighborhood. It has a suburban, residential neighborhood feel with ranch-style homes and upmarket housing. However, there are plenty of urban amenities like big-box retailers, movie theaters, fast-food restaurants and coffee shops. You can take your dog to the Washington Park dog park or head there to play a game of tennis with your partner or best friend. Grand Canyon University also calls Alhambra home and there are several sporting events and concerts there that residents and visitors alike enjoy.

North Mountain

This neighborhood has so much to offer. It’s safe and quiet with above-average schools. There are fun activities for everyone in the family – from the mini-golf and go-karts at Castles ‘n Coaster’s amusement park for kids (and those who are young at heart) to an upscale golf club for the parents. You’ll find casual restaurants, pubs and sports bars throughout the neighborhood. And let’s not forget the outdoor activities. It wouldn’t truly be Phoenix without them! Head over to Lookout Mountain Preserve, North Mountain Park or Phoenix Mountain Preserve, all of which have stunning views and amazing hiking trails.

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