Tempe Homes
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
SCHOOL LEVEL/NAME
ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER
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
