Located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, the Phoenix metropolitan area, often referred to as The Valley of the Sun, offers an enviable climate to live, study and play. With over 325 days of sunshine per year and extremely low humidity, Phoenicians tend to spend a lot of time being active outside. Lots of parks, greenbelts, golf courses, mountains and even lakes provide endless opportunities for fun in the sun. And with a cost of living lower than most major cities, you'll be able to actually afford to have fun.
As the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S., Phoenix is a big city that hasn't lost its small town charm. Nonetheless, it has plenty of cultural opportunities ranging from Symphony to Theater, Opera to Museums, Zoos to Art Galleries, not to mention some of the most prestigious salons and spas in the country. It is home to a top-tier university (Arizona State), as well as major league teams in all sports. And when it comes to nightlife, you'd be hard-pressed to find better entertainment than in Tempe and Old Town Scottsdale.
Perfectly located for the weekend getaway, it's never hard to find locals headed out for some beach time at the coast, Salt River tubing, visiting Lake Havasu, or hiking the Grand Canyon. Whatever you want to do, you can do it in Phoenix — without having to worry about the weather getting in your way.
Come discover what our residents already know: Phoenix is truly a great place to go to school, live and build a career.
