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Tucson, Arizona , the second largest city in the state, serves as the cultural, economic and educational center for southern Arizona. Tucson is the site of the flagship school of the state university system, the University of Arizona. Together with a US Army Intelligence Center (Fort Huachuca, the largest employer in the region in nearby Sierra Vista), the school’s presence has led to the development of a significant number of high-tech industries, including government contractors, in the area. Today, there are more than 1,200 businesses employing over 50,000 people in the high-tech industries of Southern Arizona.
Situated on an alluvial plain in the Sonoran Desert, Tucson is surrounded by five mountain regions offering spectacular natural scenery: the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Tortolita Mountains to the north, the Santa Rita Mountains to the south, the Rincon Mountains to the east, and the Tucson Mountains to the west. The high point of the Santa Catalina Mountains is 9,157-foot Mount Lemmon, the southernmost ski destination in the continental U.S.
The city of Tucson boasts a history spanning more than 300 years, with the first European settlers arriving about 1700 - well over a century before most of the state was even explored. The Spanish established a presidio (fort) on August 20, 1775 and the town came to be called "Tucson." Tucson lay within Mexico’s borders from 1821 (when Mexico declared independence from Spain) until the Gadsden purchase of 1853, when the region was annexed by the U.S. From 1867 to 1879, Tucson served as the capital of Arizona Territory. The University of Arizona, located in Tucson, was founded in 1885.
Tucson continues to thrive today, with tourism and high-tech industries driving the regional economy. The City of Tucson, Pima County, the State of Arizona and the private sector have all made commitments to create a growing, healthy economy with high-tech industries as its foundation. Advanced technology companies like Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit, Inc., Universal Avionics, Misys Healthcare Systems, Sanofi-Aventis, Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., and Bombardier all have a significant presence in Tucson. Roughly 150 Tucson companies are in the optics industry, earning Tucson the nickname "Optics Valley".
Through this site you will find comprehensive facts about as well as extensive information on buying or selling real estate in Tucson, Arizona. If you are looking to invest in Tucson real estate you will find a variety of opportunities available to you. Tucson 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. Tucson, 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 Tucson 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.