Planning a big move soon? If so, you should probably know that Maricopa County is currently the fastest-growing in all of America. There are several pull factors attracting people to the valley, and we’ve laid them out right here.
For the third consecutive year, Maricopa County is growing faster than anywhere else in America. It’s now the nation’s fourth most populous county.
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So, why the rapid growth? The answer is simple: more than 70,000 jobs have been added since March of 2018.
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Younger, educated people are moving from California, the Midwest, and New England in droves. In fact, the county is currently gaining almost 300 new residents daily.
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The workforce is evolving into more “advanced” industries such as manufacturing, technology, healthcare, biology, and finance. Postgraduate professionals are attracted to this expansion and making their homes in the valley.
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By next year, the Phoenix Metro is expected to be the tenth-largest in the U.S. That means it will have surpassed even Boston!
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Did you know this amazing statistic? For more cities worthy of moving to, check out Here Are The 9 Happiest Cities In Arizona.
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