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| Arizona Relocation Information |
 Arizona is bordered by California and Nevada on the west, Utah to the north, New Mexico to the east, and Mexico to the south.
Arizona is the sixth largest state in size, and has a population of 5,130,632, ranking it as the 20th most populous state. The derivation of the name "Arizona" was probably either from an ancient Aztec word "arizuma" meaning "silver bearing", or from the Spanish words "arida zona" meaning "arid zone". Arizona was the 48th state admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912. and the last state in the contiguous United States admitted. Arizona still has a large presence in the high tech industry including computers, software, electronics component manufacturing, and aerospace manufacturing.
Arizona is known for its dry arid environment. The northern part of the State also has the largest stand of Ponderosa pine trees in the Unitied States, and is also home to mountaneous areas. The upper third of the state is a plateau area with an appreciably cooler climate than the southern desert areas. Arizona also contains part of the Grand Canyon.
Arizona has several taxes including state income tax, sales tax, and property tax.
State Capital: Phoenix
State Motto: Ditat Deus (God Enriches)
State Bird: Cactus Wren
State Flower: Saguaro Blossom
State Song: "Arizona March Song","Arizona"
State Tree: Palo Verde
State Gem: Turquoise
State Fish: Apache Trout
State Relocation Information Guide
State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 29
Lowest Overall Taxes: 30
Best Environment for Education: 50
Lowest Crime: 48
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
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Mesa
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$231,720
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Tucson
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$258,000
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Phoenix
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$288,000
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Flagstaff
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$435,913
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Scottsdale
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$472,833
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Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
Gilbert
Mesa
Scottsdale
The largest cities in Arizona include Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Phoenix, the largest city in the state, is the capital. The Phoenix metro area includes Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Tempe and Scottsdale, with a total population of nearly 3.9 million.
If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you.
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