State capital of Arizona (in fact the largest state capital in the United States in terms of population), Phoenix has seen in the last two decades an important population growth. With a warm climate in winter, Phoenix benefits from seasonal tourism and recreation. Numerous high-tech and telecommunications companies have also relocated to the area.

The city of Phoenix is frequently mentioned in “best city” surveys, based on different criteria. All worldwide and regional surveys where Phoenix appears in the rankings presented on this site are listed below.

All City Rankings in Regional Surveys

	Ranked 3rd	Best Big US Cities to Live in (2007)
	Ranked 5th	Biggest US Cities (2006)
	Ranked 7th	Most Wired US Cities (2006)
	Ranked 11th	Most Attractive People in America (2008)
	Ranked 13th	America's Favorite Cities (2008)
	Ranked 18th	Most Wired US Cities (2008)
	Ranked 36th	America's Smartest Cities (2006)
	Ranked 38th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2006)
	Ranked 40th	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2008)
	Ranked 41st	Best US Cities to Have a Baby (2007)
	Ranked 44th	Best US Places For Business And Careers (2008)
	Ranked 45th	Best US Places to Raise a Family (2008)

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