Homes in Tempe range from lakeside to horse property. More than thirty-three percent of Tempe’s 61,000 plus housing units are single-family homes. Multi-family housing occupies the majority of the north part of the city, near Arizona State University and the business district. South Tempe contains many subdivisions and single family homes.
Several areas in Tempe provide unique living environments. Buena Vista Ranchos has homes designed with corrals to keep horses in your own yard. It also contains a jumping course located in a park. The Lakes subdivision offers homes built around several manmade lakes. Pecan Grove offers homes in the shade of a multitude of pecan trees.
Business Over 785 businesses are located in industrial and office parks Employ over 36,000 people 21% of all resident companies in Arizona classified as high-tech are located in Tempe including: Allied Signal Medtronics America West Airlines Micro-Rel Three Five System Micro Age Computers Litton Microchip Technology Neleo Technology, Inc Motorola Varian
Education Arizona State University General Information: (602) 965-9011
Elementary/Junior High Tempe Elementary District No. 3 PO Box 27708 Tempe, AZ 85285 (602) 730-7100
Elementary/Middle Kyrene Elementary District No. 28 8700 S. Kyrene Road Tempe, AZ 85284 (480)) 496-4600
High School Tempe Union High School District No. 213 500 West Guadalupe Road Tempe, AZ 85283 (480) 839-0292
Recreation Tempe Community Services oversees most of the following and offers a seasonal program of recreation and activities for all ages. 1,100 acres in 47 parks and other facilities, including two municipal-owned golf courses. Kiwanis Park125 acres Gymnasium, Small lake for fishing and sailing, Tennis Courts, 54,000 sq. ft. recreation center, Volleyball Court, Wave Pool, Papago Park - Rolling Hills Golf Course. Proposed Rio Salado Project with a 5.5 mile recreational and commercial development area, Pyle Adult Recreation Center L, Desert Botanical Gardens, The Phoenix Zoo, Healthcare, Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital: 110-bed community hospital offering 24-hour emergency care, Level II Trauma. Variety of skilled nursing homes and retirement communities.
