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Living in Arizona

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Arizona Housing, Demographics, State History and Leisure Activities

Welcome to our Arizona Relocation Resource Center! We hope you'll find some interesting information about Arizona's state history, tourist attractions and places to visit as well as housing and demographic statistics and visit our referral links to state and local government agencies.

Historical Facts and Demographics

Arizona, nicknamed the Grand Canyon state, is located in the southwest section of the United States bordered by Utah on the north and Mexico on the south. Arizona was admitted to the Union in 1912 as the 48th state and is approximately 113,634 square miles in area. U.S. Census Bureau statistics have recorded the 2010 population estimate at 6,392,017.

Official State Flower

You may be interested to know the Saguaro's blossom from the Saguaro cactus was confirmed as the Arizona state flower in 1931. It typically blooms in May and June and is one of the most unique state flowers, characterized by a waxy feel, but fragrant aroma.

Housing Data

The U.S. Census Bureau housing statistics reported:

  • The 2010 housing units totaled 2,844,526.
  • The 2010 homeownership rate was about 66.6%, compared to 66.9% nationally,
  • The 2009 median value of owner-occupied housing units was reported to be $187,700 as compared with $185,200 nationally.

For more Arizona housing information, you may wish to contact one of these local real estate agents for assistance.

PhoenixTempHousing.com provides phoenix Corporate Housing and temporary furnished rentals located throughout several locations in the Phoenix region.
For Tucson Arizona home and Tucson arizona real estate information from Top Tucson Realtor, contact Brenda O'Brien.

State and Local Government Agencies

For information on Arizona employment, education, history and culture, utility contacts, governmental services, etc., you may wish to visit the Official Web Site of the State of Arizona. For information about Phoenix, the state capitol, you may want to visit the City of Phoenix Official Municipal Website.