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Maricopa, Arizona is one of the newest and fastest-growing cities in Arizona. Less than a half-hour’s drive south of Phoenix, the city serves as both a residential hub for the Greater Phoenix region and a rapidly expanding center for commerce and retail. With a visionary infrastructure and tremendous prospects for future economic growth, Maricopa has emerged as a 21st century city of the first order.
Incorporated as Arizona’s 88th city in 2003, Maricopa boasts a long and colorful history that belies its official creation just five years ago. As early as the mid-1800’s, Maricopa Wells (as it was then known) served as a major water source along the Gila Trail. By the 1870’s, the area was home to an important junction for the Southern and Pacific Railroad, and as a result the community of Maricopa Junction was established in 1887. Within a few years the town’s name was shortened to simply “Maricopa.” Economic and cultural activity in Maricopa slowed after the decline of the railroads in the 1930’s, but by the last decade of the 20th century the unabated growth of the Greater Phoenix region prompted an influx of new residents that continues today.
Nestled at the foothills of the Sierra Estrella Mountains, the city of Maricopa offers excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, sightseeing and entertainment. Popular attractions include Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino, The Duke Golf Club at Rancho el Dorado, Royal Dunes Golf Club, and the Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in Maricopa, Arizona. If you are looking to invest in Maricopa real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. Maricopa Arizona real estate offers relocation information, residential real estate, new home construction and development, condominiums (condos), adult living communities (55+ communities), retirement homes and facilities, land, waterfront properties and multi-family investment properties. Maricopa, AZ, and the surrounding areas offer vacation homes, farms, equine facilities, country properties. To search the statewide MLS (multiple listings service) also referred to as AZ MLS, for properties in Maricopa based on a keyword search, click on the following:
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ARIZONA (AZ) FRONTIERS NEW AND OLD -- "DITAT DEUS (GOD ENRICHES)"
A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of the American Southwest, Arizona is also one of the fastest-growing states in the country. A vast, largely uninhabited desert landscape as recently as the early 20th century, Arizona is now home to more than five million residents. A national leader in electronics, software, aerospace engineering and agriculture among other industries, Arizona offers a flourishing economy, breathtaking natural scenery, countless options for outdoor recreation and leisure, affordable housing and a rich cultural life. From the Grand Canyon to Lake Powell, from the old frontier towns to the modern metropolis of Phoenix, Arizona is a land of great promise and boundless opportunity.
In recent times, Arizona has become a major warm-weather tourist and retirement destination, much like Florida. A major part of the tourism industry is based on the presence of the Grand Canyon. With a gorgeous natural landscape, countless historical sites, parks and museums, a booming high-tech economy, excellent state services and a progressive approach to future growth, Arizona remains a great place to live, work and explore.
Climate
Due to its great size and variations in elevation, the state of Arizona has greatly varying climate conditions from one area to another. Lowlands are predominantly desert, with very hot and dry summers, cooler nights and moderate winters. The state's northern plateau has a significantly cooler climate, with mild summers and frequent snowfall in the winter.
Population:
One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona has a population of over 6.1 million, an increase of more than 1 million since the year 2000. The state's population is largely concentrated in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson, the state's two largest cities. While there are smaller population centers around Yuma (in the southwest corner) and Flagstaff (in north-central Arizona), vast areas of the state remain largely uninhabited, due in great part to the desert climate.
http://factfinder.census.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona
Government:
Arizona's capital is Phoenix, which lies in the Salt River Valley in the central region of the state. The state government has three branches: Executive (headed by the Governor), Legislative (comprised of upper and lower houses), and Judicial (headed by the Arizona Supreme Court).
Taxes:
- Arizona state tax is based on a percentage of the Federal income tax withheld for the pay period.
- The individual income tax rates for 2007 are determined as follows (income level followed by rate as a percentage):
- 0-$10,000 - 2.87%
- $10,000-$25,000 - 3.20%
- $25,000-$50,000 - 3.74%
- $50,000-$150,001 - 4.72%
- $150,001+ - 5.04%
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver's licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Arizona.