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4. THE MOST POPULAR CITY TO MOVE TO

1. PHOENIX, AZ
Percent increase, 1990 - 1998: 21.3%

Very quietly, Phoenix has grown to become the nation's sixth largest metropolis. Set squarely in the middle of nowhere, the city has not kicked up much dust in becoming the Southwest's premier destination for commerce, industry, and entertainment.

Just how quickly is Phoenix growing? 82,000 people moved in during 1998, just as 95,000 new jobs opened up. Major companies like Motorola, Honeywell and Boeing all have key offices in or around the greater Phoenix area, and small business is booming there, as well. As is the trend, 46% of all manufacturing jobs in the area are considered "high-tech."

A vibrant and well-integrated Native American community sets Phoenix apart from its fast-growing peers. Pueblo culture has a strong influence on local art, and the Heard Museum - which holds an impressive collection of Indian pottery and crafts - is the area's cultural cornerstone. It's joined by the rustic, unassuming Symphony Hall downtown, which plays host to both the Phoenix Symphony and the Arizona Opera.

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