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Phoenix, Arizona

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As of 2009, Phoenix's population is 1,552,259 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 14.53 percent.

The median home cost in Phoenix is $166,310. Home appreciation the last year has been -25.80 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Phoenix's cost of living is 4.23% Higher than the U.S. average.

Phoenix public schools spend $4,660 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Phoenix.

The unemployment rate in Phoenix is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Phoenix jobs have Decreased by 1.80 percent.

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Cheap House and Sunshine served with Hate and Raci: Lived in Phoenix for 2 years but left. Phoenix is a city that is rife with hate filled - flag waving racists who have a knee-jerk emotional reaction to people who are... (read more)

re: serious LACKING in LEADERSHIP - 12/16/2006: I'm not arguing the fact, but why exactly would city officials actually want a lower wages? Wouldn't they make less money off taxes that... (read more)

re: everything the other guy said is true - 2/15/2: Dear Aidan, Why not move east or north of Downtown,because almost all major cities are being given up on by decendants of the brave,tough men from Europe who... (read more)

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