The Sky Harbor International Airport lies conveniently in the center of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale. A large airport, it was the eighth busiest in the nation during 2005. Strangely, the airport’s three terminals are numbered two, three and four, since terminal one was removed in the nineties.

Houses that are located in gated communities can be expensive, but townhouses and condominium complexes offer an affordable gated option. Many are in the median price range. They offer a sense of security, recreational amenities, and an affordable alternative to buying in a more costly gated neighborhood.