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DTPR SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER 2025 / FINANCE & REAL ESTATE
The Allure of Endless Sunshine and
Outdoor Paradise
Phoenix gets more than 300 sunny days per year,
with winters bringing mild daytime highs in the 60s
and 70s (°F). No blizzards. No ice storms. For many,
escaping long, gray winters is a draw.
Outdoor life is baked into the region: hiking Camelback
Mountain at dawn, biking along the Arizona Canal in the
evening, or teeing off year-round at courses in Sun City or
around Scottsdale. Retirees are drawn by quieter lifestyles
and amenities, adventure seekers swap snow for desert
trails, and natural wonders like the Grand Canyon are just
a drive away.
Jobs Galore in a Booming Economy
Phoenix’s economy has been expanding across multiple
sectors. Major semiconductor fabs from Intel and TSMC
continue to grow. Companies like GoDaddy maintain strong
tech presences. Healthcare, mining, and manufacturing
also anchor the area: Mayo Clinic and Freeport-McMoRan
are examples of large employers headquartered or operating
in the region.
Unemployment has tended to hover at or slightly below
the U.S. average in recent months, reflecting a relatively
healthy labor market by many measures.
In a notable example of corporate relocation, Dutch
Bros announced that it is moving a significant portion
of its corporate/support staff to Tempe—about 200+
jobs—as part of its HQ expansion in Arizona.