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Sunshine practically every day of the year, recreation just a short drive away and a quality of life that is unsurpassed.  Living in Phoenix or any of the Valley's four major regions - Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest - gives residents a chance to experience the unique qualities that make living here so pleasurable.

Before there was a metropolitan area, individual cities were established. As the Valley's growth joined these cities into one cohesive area, separate regions became known for their own identity through the attractions, businesses and people who contribute to each area's character.

Choices abound

The Northeast Valley attracts some of the area's most upscale residents and its desert is a scenic wonder. The Southeast Valley offers such amenities as Arizona State University, bustling Mill Avenue and the dramatic Superstition Mountains where a legendary gold mine is rumored to exist.

While the Southwest Valley still has a large portion of land dedicated to agriculture, it is also experiencing growth as cities such as Litchfield Park and Avondale expand. The Northwest Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in the Valley, and a laid-back place where major league baseball teams come for spring training.

Wherever one chooses to settle, they'll discover each area's charm and most likely develop an allegiance that is hard to supplant.

Phoenix is Valley's core

Phoenix, the sixth largest city in the nation, is a major tourist destination as well as the business center of Arizona. The city is filled with diversity, culture, sports, outdoor recreation, premier shopping and dining, and some of the most renowned resorts in the world.

The city of Phoenix is a large metropolitan area that is broken down into specific areas. Each area contains "villages" or urban areas, each with its own distinct attributes.

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