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Tempe – Home of Arizona State University

Tempe is Arizona’s fifth largest city. Tempe is a part of the greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area and is bordered by Scottsdale, Mesa, Phoenix and Chandler. Downtown Tempe is 10 minutes away from Sky Harbor International Airport and 15 minutes away from downtown Phoenix.

• Population – 160,000
• Weather – Being a virtual suburb of Phoenix, Tempe enjoys the same weather as does the rest of the Valley of the Sun. You will find mainly sunny days year round. The summers reach extreme highs often over 110 degrees. However the winters are mild and beautiful.
• School Districts - The Tempe Elementary School District is located in the heart of the “Valley of the Sun.” It encompasses an area of approximately 36 square miles including not only Tempe but also parts of Phoenix and the Town of Guadalupe. Arizona State University, the fifth largest campus in the nation (with more than 50,000 students) is within the district’s boundaries providing professional and educational opportunities.
• The 25 schools in the Tempe Elementary School District consist of 18 elementary schools grades kindergarten through five, a developmental special needs school, an Intervention Learning Program middle school, four middle schools grades six through eight and a brand new K-8 traditional school, Ward Traditional Academy, serving kindergarten through grade seven this year with hopes to expand next year. The district’s middle school concept addresses the unique needs of early adolescent students. This middle school structure establishes a nurturing environment as students experience the elementary to high school transition.
• Lifestyle and Culture - Tempe 's status as a university town has created a welcoming environment for artistic expression. Whether you prefer contemporary art, live music from up and coming bands, art festivals, Broadway shows or performance art, Tempe fits the bill. At night visit a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed masterpiece, ASU's Gammage Auditorium. Also enjoy the evening on the famous Mill Avenue by sipping coffee at a sidewalk café, while listening to local musicians.
• Tempe has numerous parks, soccer fields, lighted tennis courts, pools, golf courses and our own two-mile urban oasis, Tempe Town Lake. Get up and go to Tempe!
• Shopping - With nearly 60 different retailers, downtown Tempe offers visitors the variety of a mall while providing a unique, outdoor shopping experience. Shopper favorites such as Urban Outfitters, Bath and Body Works and Sunglass Hut maintain locations in the downtown. Meanwhile longtime local favorites like Yucatecan Imports, Urban Angels and Headquarters provide unique stores where shoppers can find a variety of interesting merchandise.
• Nightlife - Tempe is the usual college town with fairly young crowds that roam along Mill Ave. and University in downtown Tempe. You will find many clubs as well as coffee shops and stores that are open late.
• Jobs – Tempe offers many job opportunities. Arizona State University offers thousands of job possibilities. The location of Tempe also exposes the residents to any opportunities in the large neighboring city of Phoenix.
• Restaurants - You’ll love the dining experience in Tempe where there are so many choices of fine restaurants. Just choose your style and taste. In Down Town Tempe where there is an almost endless choice of cuisine and enjoyable sidewalk cafes. You may also want to visit one of the many microbreweries.