Glendale Arizona
Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 218,812. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 239,435. It is a major suburb of Phoenix. The NHLs Phoenix Coyotes and the National Lacrosse League in Arizona Sting began playing here when Jobing.com Arena (formerly the Glendale Arena) opened in December 2003. Also in Glendale is the new University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFLs Arizona Cardinals and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which opened in August 2006. In 2008, Super Bowl 42 (XLII) is scheduled to be played there. Both venues are part of the Westgate City Center development plan, meant to spur growth in the sparsely inhabited Yucca district. It is also home of the family of American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks.
Glendale bills itself as “Arizonas Antique Capital,” with support for its claim from both Sunset Magazine (2004) and a 1998 article in USA Today. Glendale is home to the popular Arrowhead Towne Center mall in the northwest part of the city.
The city will host an extension of the Valley Metro light rail transit line by perhaps 2011.
Glendale, along with other West Valley cities such as Peoria and Avondale, has had a long standing rivalry with cities in the East Valley. It is sometimes nicknamed "the other dale" in comparison to Scottsdale. The West Valley tends to be more working class, poor, and Hispanic while the East Valley is thought of as ritzy, cultured, wealthy, and white. Many East Valley residents consider Glendale to have "stolen" various activities such as the Volleyball Tournament that used to be held in the Tempe Beach Park. At the same time, Glendale civic leaders and residents see the Westgate development and the accompanying Super Bowl as a sort of answer to the many Rose Bowls and commercial districts on the East Side.
Current Arizona Real Estate Related Events
As of January 15, 2007, Looking at the one-year period of July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2006, Texas saw its population grow by 579,275, the biggest increase in the nation; followed by Florida, 321,697; California, 303,402; Georgia, 231,388; and Arizona, 312,211, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau at the end of 2006.Arizona was the nations fastest growing state, with a 3.6% surge in its population, nudging out Nevada, whose population grew by 3.5%, followed by Idaho, 2.6%; Georgia, 2.6%; and Texas 2.5%.
The South and West continued to monopolize the list of fastest-growing states, the Census Bureau said, with Utah, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and South Carolina rounding out the top 10. Colorado and South Carolina replaced Delaware and Oregon on the list this year.
According to the estimates, California remained the most populous state as of July 1, with a population of 36.5 million. This was followed by Texas, 23.5 million; New York, 19.3 million; Florida, 18.1 million; and Illinois, 12.8 million.
Other highlights of the Census report:
1. North Carolina replaced New Jersey as the 10th most populous state.
2. The Northeast grew by only 62,000 people. In contrast, the South grew by 1.5 million and the West by 1 million. The Midwest added 281,000 people.
3. The West was the fastest-growing region, with a 1.5% climb in its population, followed by the South, 1.4%; the Midwest, 0.4%; and the Northeast 0.1%.
4. The South now accounts for 36% of the nations total population, followed by the West, 23%; the Midwest, 22%; and the Northeast, 18%.
Why Should I Relocate to Arizona?
Living in one of Arizonas major cities is more affordable than the majority of metropolitan areas found in the west. Its unsurpassed natural beauty, pleasant desert winters, diverse recreational and cultural activities appeal mostly to the thirty-something population sector, despite its reputation as a retirement center. A recent population growth trend created a surge in new housing and a boost in construction activity (the largest job generator across all sectors), ranking the states employment growth 2nd best nationwide in 2004. Those looking to relocate find Phoenix to be an
attractive area. It is ranked in the top ten for lowest tax burden among 106 major cities and offers a wide variety of new and existing homes available at a relatively low cost. Inspired by the incredible culture and history of Arizona, Scottsdale is a hotspot for many amazing local artists to live and sell their works as galleries and museums can be found in almost all of the cities and towns. Finding an exceptional school will not be difficult, as the state has 313 public school districts with a student/teacher ratio of 21 to 1, including the Mesa Public School District. Mesa is also hailed as one of the states hotspots, based on academic excellence and the affordable housing available in the area.
Arizona State Housing Market
The states housing market has boomed in recent years as developers respond quickly to strong demand. These developers have brought a variety of community types to the Valley of the Sun in particular. Prospective buyers will find a housing selection that includes many master-planned communities, including golf, tennis or retirement, plus existing single-family homes, new construction, condominiums, townhouses, urban lofts, rural properties and horse properties. A large proportion of new Arizona buyers are aged 55 or older and looking for second homes, investment properties or downsized homes. In 2005, Arizonas median home price was $228,800.
People from all over the world come to Glendale, Arizona to be a part of all that Arizona has to offer. Arizona has beautiful weather, tremendous views, and a wonderful atmosphere. After visiting many east coast cities such as New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and several other major United States cities, there is one factor that sets the Phoenix / Glendale metropolitan areas apart from the others.
Arizona is growing at a tremendous rate. The factor that sets us apart from others is that we grow out, not up. Arizona has so much land available that we seem to grow out like a spider web versus building high rises. This gives people more breathing room from an opinionated standpoint. It may be nice not to have neighbors below or above you, it might be nice to pull into your own garage and have your own backyard with your own pool. The parking in most major cities is a nightmare, but not in Arizona. Arizona has much to offer that many places do not.
Horse back riding, no problem. Want to take a balloon ride, we have it. Three major water parks, ample movie theaters, hiking, hunting, jet skiing, boating, indoor shooting ranges, shopping galore, more restaurants than one could imagine, and some of the best views in the world. Glendale has much to offer, and that is why so many people come here to live.
Las Vegas, Disney Land, Sea World, Rocky Pointe, Grande Canyon, Skiing Resorts, Palm Springs, and Flagstaff are all only a few hour drives away just to mention a few. These major attractions are not in our backyard, but some believe that is what makes Glendale unique. There is really no defining factor that brands Glendale which makes it a great place to live because the people define it, not a structure. It is what you make of it and Arizona is happy to have you.
Arizona home prices have always been affordable compared to most places in the United States. Builders are building homes at an incredible rate. You could purchase a nice three bedroom, two bath homes for under two hundred thousand dollars in many areas of Arizona. Like every place, some locations are pricier than others. No matter what you are looking for, we will help you find it. We help people buy two hundred thousand dollar homes, and help people purchase eight million dollar homes.
Your first step when purchasing a home is to get in contact with an aggressive, educated, and experienced realtor. Please visit the link below to get in contact with a realtor you can trust a realtor that has lived in Glendale for twenty seven years, and a realtor that will represent your best interest.
