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DTPR MAGAZINE #15-5: September - October 2025
In addition to western states, many Midwesterners—especially from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio—are increasingly
relocating to Arizona for warmer winters and lower living costs.
In 2023, Arizona recorded a net domestic in-migration of about 62,533 people, with the Phoenix area
attracting the lion’s share. Early indicators suggest that migration into 2024 and into 2025 are continuing
(though data is still being finalized).
Challenges & Looking Forward
Phoenix isn’t perfect. Summers remain blistering (triple-digit highs), creating high energy demands and
heat-related risks. Water sustainability is a pressing concern—limited supply, pressure on the Colorado
River system, and long-term demand growth mean planning and conservation are essential.
Nevertheless, innovation is in motion: efforts in urban design, like implementing reflective or “cool” pavements,
advanced recycling, smart landscaping, and water reuse, are underway in many parts of the Valley.
In 2025, Phoenix isn’t just growing—it’s adapting, evolving, and calling to those chasing sun, opportunity,
and a somewhat more forgiving cost of living. Whether you’re a dreamer, a career climber, or simply
someone tired of shoveling snow, the desert’s calling.
Terravita Golf & Country Club in North Scottsdale
Photography By Marc Bigelow