Tempe

Tempe, Arizona 

Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, and according to the Census Bureau, it will have 180,587 residents in 2020. The Greek Valley of Tempe inspired the naming of the city. Tempe is a suburb of Phoenix that is part of the East Valley region; it is surrounded on the west by Phoenix and Guadalupe, on the north by Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native Community, on the south by Chandler, and on the east by Mesa. Arizona State University's main campus is also located in Tempe. 

Geography 

Between Phoenix's central business district and the remainder of the East Valley is the inner suburb of Tempe. Tempe has a rather dense, urbanized development pattern in the northern portion of the city, notably in connection to the Valley Metro Line, as a result of this and the fact that it is home to the main campus of Arizona State University. Lower-density office parks, single-family houses, and strip malls make up the development as it moves south. 

Tempe's northern region is traversed by the Salt River, which is dammed in two locations to form Tempe Town Lake. 

The landlocked city has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104 km2), of which 40.1 square miles (104 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) are water, according to the United States Census Bureau. Water makes up 0.32% of the total area, including Tempe Town Lake. Mesa to the east, Scottsdale and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native Community to the north, Phoenix and Guadalupe to the west, and Chandler to the south are the cities that surround Tempe. 

Tempe is mostly flat, with the exception of Tempe Butte or Hayden Butte (commonly referred to as A-Mountain due to Arizona State University's "A" logo located on its south face), which is next to Sun Devil Stadium, Twin Buttes, which is on Tempe's western edge, Bell Butte, which is on Tempe's northwest corner, and the buttes within Papago Park. Elevations at Tempe Town Lake and Hayden Butte range from 1,140 feet (350 m) to 1,495 feet (456 m), respectively. 

Economy 

DriveTime is a Fortune 500 corporation with its executive office and headquarters in Tempe. Tempe is also home to the headquarters of Carvana, NortonLifeLock, First Solar, the Salt River Project, Circle K, and Fulton Homes. Tempe served as the location #0001 for Cold Stone Creamery's first headquarters, and it is still open today at 3330 N. McClintock Drive. Tempe takes pride in aiding startup companies and offers a number of tools and services, including the FABRiC (Fashion and Business Resource Innovation Center) and BRiC programs (Business Resource and Innovation Center). Arizona State University's first and largest campuses are both located in Tempe. Although the BCS game was moved to University of Phoenix Stadium, which is located in Glendale, in 2007, it was still the Fiesta Bowl's longtime host. The Insight Bowl, now known as the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, was then hosted by it. 2018 saw the end of Tempe's bowl season due to Sun Devil Stadium's renovations. Regional headquarters for State Farm Insurance and Edward Jones Investments are located in Tempe. 

Gammage Auditorium and the Tempe Center for the Arts are only two of the entertainment venues in Tempe. 

Many regional, national, and international competitions, such the Rock & Roll Marathon and Ironman Arizona, are held at Tempe Town Lake. Also, Super Bowl XXX was played in Sun Devil Stadium, and one of the three presidential debates in 2004 were held at Gammage Auditorium. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim also hold their spring training in Tempe. 

Arizona Mills, one of Arizona's major retail centers, is located not far from the town of Guadalupe. The first IKEA store in Arizona opened in this city, which is also close to the southern border. Just southeast of Tempe Town Lake is Tempe Marketplace, a sizable outdoor shopping center with live music, water, and laser shows. Many manufacturers and wholesalers can be found in Tempe. A commercial and entertainment district in the city that is well-liked by pedestrians and students is Mill Avenue, which is situated directly west of Hayden Butte. When Tempe Town Lake was finished, the cityscape of Mill Avenue and the skyline of downtown Tempe were immediately altered by the commercial and high-rise construction along the reservoir. 

Economy 

DriveTime is a Fortune 500 corporation with its executive office and headquarters in Tempe. Tempe is also home to the headquarters of Carvana, NortonLifeLock, First Solar, the Salt River Project, Circle K, and Fulton Homes. Tempe served as the location #0001 for Cold Stone Creamery's first headquarters, and it is still open today at 3330 N. McClintock Drive. Tempe takes pride in aiding startup companies and offers a number of tools and services, including the FABRiC (Fashion and Business Resource Innovation Center) and BRiC programs (Business Resource and Innovation Center). Arizona State University's first and largest campuses are both located in Tempe. Although the BCS game was moved to University of Phoenix Stadium, which is located in Glendale, in 2007, it was still the Fiesta Bowl's longtime host. The Insight Bowl, now known as the Guaranteed Rate Bowl, was then hosted by it. 2018 saw the end of Tempe's bowl season due to Sun Devil Stadium's renovations. Regional headquarters for State Farm Insurance and Edward Jones Investments are located in Tempe. 

Gammage Auditorium and the Tempe Center for the Arts are only two of the entertainment venues in Tempe. 

Many regional, national, and international competitions, such the Rock & Roll Marathon and Ironman Arizona, are held at Tempe Town Lake. Also, Super Bowl XXX was played in Sun Devil Stadium, and one of the three presidential debates in 2004 were held at Gammage Auditorium. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim also hold their spring training in Tempe. 

Arizona Mills, one of Arizona's major retail centers, is located not far from the town of Guadalupe. The first IKEA store in Arizona opened in this city, which is also close to the southern border. Just southeast of Tempe Town Lake is Tempe Marketplace, a sizable outdoor shopping center with live music, water, and laser shows. Many manufacturers and wholesalers can be found in Tempe. A commercial and entertainment district in the city that is well-liked by pedestrians and students is Mill Avenue, which is situated directly west of Hayden Butte. When Tempe Town Lake was finished, the cityscape of Mill Avenue and the skyline of downtown Tempe were immediately altered by the commercial and high-rise construction along the reservoir. 

Sports 

The Arizona Coyotes, who currently play their games at Mullett Arena, are the only major league professional sports team that competes in Tempe. The National Football League's Arizona Cardinals, known as the Phoenix Cardinals from 1988 to 1993, played their home games at Sun Devil Stadium from 1988 to 2005. Since then, they have played their home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, while they continue to have their corporate offices and training center in Tempe. In Phoenix and Glendale, two nearby cities, many people watch the teams. (See the sports section on the Phoenix page for further details.) 

In the NCAA's Pac-12 Conference, the Arizona State University Sun Devils play in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. Sun Devil Stadium is the home of the football squad for the Sun Devils. The University of Arizona Wildcats, located in Tucson, are their main adversary. The Territorial Cup is up for grabs in the "Duel in the Desert" between the two clubs. Up until 2007, the annual Fiesta Bowl was held in Sun Devil Stadium before being moved to the brand-new University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. 

At Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels have their spring training. Tempe Diablo Stadium, which can accommodate 9,785 people, was erected in 1968. In 1993, the Angels relocated from Palm Springs, California, to Tempe. 

Early in 2019, Tempe hosted the Alliance of American Football's Arizona Hotshots for their lone season. Before the season was over, the league disbanded. 

Both in Tempe and the Phoenix metro region, rugby union is a growing sport. The Arizona Rugby Union includes a number of clubs, including men's and women's clubs, collegiate teams, and Under 19 teams. The Tempe "Old Devils" Rugby Club and the Arizona State University Rugby Football Club are notable organizations. 

Education 

There are numerous educational districts that serve Tempe. Tempe Elementary School District and Tempe Union High School District serve the majority of Tempe; however, Kyrene School District (K-8), Scottsdale Unified School District (K-12), and Mesa Public Schools also provide services in outlying areas (K–12). Also nearby are Tempe Preparatory Academy and James Madison Preparatory School. 

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Tempe operates the Christian Pre-K–8 school Emmanuel Lutheran School. 

Together with the administrative offices of the Maricopa County Community College District and the main campus of Rio Salado Community College, Tempe is home to one of the state's three major universities, Arizona State University. Arizona State University is renowned for its extensive research and technological advancements, especially in the realm of science where it has contributed to our understanding of many malignancies, business management research, and population science. The University of Phoenix, Brookline College, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Bryan University, and Lamson Junior College are among the numerous educational institutions that have campuses in Tempe. 

Population 

Arizona's Maricopa County is home to the city of Tempe. It is the 146th largest city in the United States and the 9th largest city in Arizona with a population of 186,248 in 2023. Tempe's population has grown by 3.13% from the most recent census, which indicated a population of 180,587 in 2020, and is now rising at a pace of 1.02% annually. Tempe has a population density of 4,659 persons per square mile, spanning more than 40 miles. 

Tempe has a 19.89% poverty rate and a $76,573 average household income. The median monthly cost of rent in recent years has been, and the median value of a home is. Males in Tempe are 29.3 years old on average, while females in Tempe are 30.4 years old on average. 

Tempe, which has its roots in the Greek Vale of Tempe, is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona. The city is situated between Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, and Phoenix in the Phoenix metropolitan area. With 4.2 million residents, Phoenix Metro, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is one of the nation's major metros with the highest population growth.