Tempe, located south of Scottsdale, has been recently rated as one of the best places to live in Arizona. It is home to the main campus of Arizona State University and one of Arizona’s largest shopping malls, Arizona Mills. Tempe offers plenty to those with an active, busy lifestyle. Tempe Center for the Arts hosts concerts, dance and comedy shows. Kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding are available on Tempe Town Lake. And there are no shortages of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Tempe’s public schools are rated above average in Arizona. Large apartment complexes are the single most common housing type in Tempe, making up more than 40% of the city’s housing.
