All about Tucson - Why Tucson is Ranked in Top Ten Places to Live

Although defined a city by its population (U.S. Census Bureau
figures rate Tucson the third fastest growing city in America) and
world-class urban amenities, Tucson maintains the feel and
atmosphere of a small town.

Tucson, always highly regarded for its unique combination of urban
appeal with a small town feel, offers a unique blend of historic
charm, culture, beauty and art.

Tucson is consistently named the "Friendliest City in America," by
Travel & Leisure magazine's Readers' Poll, and continuously rates
among the top "Ten Best Places to Live" in America for both Quality
of Life and Affordability. In fact Tucson recently ranked fifth overall
"Best Places To Live" out of 331 communities in the U.S.

Tucson is one of the sunniest cities in the U.S.
Tucson sunshine averages 300 days a year, while
rainfall averages only 11 inches a year - the city's
elevation at 2,389 also makes the Desert
temperatures more bearable.
Tucson's average High is 81.7 - Tucson's Average
Low is 54.2

Tucson's vibrant economy is one of the fastest growing among the
nation's 331 MSA's (Metropolitan Statistical Areas). In fact Tucson
has only in the past ten years reached the status of an MSA

Yet there is no shortage of comopolitan Amenities in Tucson. Tucson
is home to its own symphony orchestra, a nationally renowned ballet
company, a world class research university, world class golf resorts,
one of America's top ten rated resort spas and innumerable four
star restaurants. To learn more about Tucson's cosmopolitan side,
visit the Tucson Lifestyle link below. And to see for yourself what
makes Tucson the most unique little city in America, a visit to our
Area Amenities page will direct you to various links which will allow
you to explore the many Natural Wonders in the immediate vicinity.

Tucson's geographical proximity to Mexico and midpoint between
the Texas and Los Angeles ports, as well as its ideal climate and low
cost of living has seen the city develop from a small, seasonal
farming and mining based community to a regional hub for some of
the nation's largest employers. Global multinationals such as Boeing,
Raytheon, PhelpsDodge, Allied-Signal, Burr-Brown, Honeywell and
IBM all maintain major research, development and light
manufacturing facilities in industry-focused hubs or "clusters."

Visit our Helpful Links page where you will find useful information to
links such as relocating to Tucson, employment opportunities, job
growth and other vital statistics.

Most are focused on R & D and are thus based within a short radius
along the I10 corridor on the Southeast side of Tucson, within 20
minutes of Santa Rita Acres Estates, and in proximity to the
University of Arizona's Technological Campus. This collaboration
between industry, education and government has fostered a
climate conducive to growth, and the long and short term
prospects for continued growth are among the strongest in the
nation.