Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ | MSA Rank | 17 |
| Population Age 18+ | 2,328,000 |
| DEC | 43,127 |
| Daily Commute Time (minutes) | 26.1 |
| Pop. Density (People/Sq. Mi) | 2,320 |
| GRP (Showing) | Allotments |
| #100 | 54 |
| #75 | 40 |
| #50 | 27 |
| #25 | 13 |
Phoenix lies at the northern tip of the Sonoran Desert in the Valley of the Sun, named for its 330-plus days of sunshine each year, giving this area some of the best luxury resorts in the country and a hot destination for vacationers.
With a growth rate of 21.3%, Phoenix is expected to become the fifth largest city by the year 2006. More than 12 million visitors have visited Phoenix and the surrounding area, making tourism a vital industry for the economy.