Phoenix purchased the original 13,000 acres of South Mountain Park from the federal government in 1924 for 17,000. A large number of the structures and trails were built in the park throughout the ‘30s. Today, visitors enjoy more than 50 miles of trails suitable for hiking, as well as riding bikes and horses.

Officials in many of the towns around Phoenix use tax incentives to attract new industry. Attractive and affordable housing is a key piece of any relocation consideration. New residents easily adapt to resort-style living that’s defined by Arizona’s newest gated communities.