MSA Rank	17
Population Age 18+	2,340,000
DEC	43,127
Daily Commute Time (minutes)	65
Pop. Density (Persons/Sq. Mi)	2,355

Other Facts » Phoenix lies at the northern tip of the Sonoran Desert in the Valley of the Sun, named for its 330-plus days of sunshine each year, giving this area some of the best luxury resorts in the country and a hot destination for vacationers. » With a growth rate of 21.3%, Phoenix is expected to become the fifth largest city by the year 2006. More than 12 million visitors have visited Phoenix and the surrounding area, making tourism a vital industry for the economy. » Request more information on Phoenix, AZ