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Arizona has long been one of the most popular retirement states. This site will help you learn more about Arizona, and help you decide if retiring to this area in the southwestern part of the U.S. is the right decision for you.
Arizona and its famous dry heat made the Grand Canyon State a "hot" spot for tourism in the 1920's and 30's. The area really took off at the end of WW II, after many people had had a chance to see the state for themselves, along with the widespread availability of air conditioning. The state's population has grown rapidly – it went from about 1.8 million people in 1970 to 6.6 million in 2009. Retirees make up a significant percentage of the people who have moved to Arizona.
Most of the development in Arizona has been concentrated in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, with some expansion north of Phoenix in areas like Prescott and Flagstaff. As development has continued outward many surrounding towns like Glendale have been enveloped by the growth of these huge cities. As land has become scarcer, areas even further away from the city centers have been developed, leading to communities such as Goodyear and Surprise. Sun City in the northwest Phoenix area is generally credited to be t