10 Best Places to Live in Arizona.
亚利桑那州十大最佳宜居地
Known for its warm climate and beautiful desert landscape, Arizona has long been considered a great place for vacation.
亚利桑那州的气候宜人,沙漠风景优美,并一直被看作是度假胜地。
But it's also a great place to live. These cities, taking into account factors like median income, safety, graduation rates,
但更是宜居之地,从中等收入、安全因素、毕业率、
weather, and cultural offerings, are some of the best places in the state to live, raise a family, and enjoy your days.
气候以及文化底蕴来说,这里的确是最适宜宜居之地,人们可以在这里组建家庭,享受生活。
Whether you're looking to move or already live here, these are the ten best cities in Arizona to call home. Agree? Disagree?
无论您是想迁往该地或已经是这里的居民,以下是十大可以称之为家的宜居城市,同意吗?
Think we missed a city or want to add your own? Comment below to let us know.
如果您觉得少了哪些城市,或应该加上哪些城市,请在下面为我们留言。
One: Gilbert.
吉尔伯特
Gilbert barely edged out number 2 Litchfield Park, but its high median income, 94% diploma attainment rate,
它和李治菲特公园不相上下,当地的中等收入非常高,95%的毕业率,
and safe, walkable streets for a larger city put it at the top spot.
城市面积广阔,这里的街道更适宜步行,它排名第一可谓无可争议。
Gilbert's close proximity to Phoenix means you're close enough to catch a Suns or a Cardinals game,
这里紧邻凤凰城,所以要想来看太阳队或红雀比赛,住在这里最适合不过了,
while still enjoying the quieter lifestyle.
同时享受宁静祥和的生活。
No stranger to accolades, Gilbert was also named one of the best cities in the country back in 2010,
人们对它的褒奖不断,2010年它被誉为全美最佳城市之一,
and is only a stone's throw from two national parks.
紧邻两大国家公园。
Two: Litchfield Park.
李治菲特公园
Known for its top-notch education system, high median income, and low crime rate,
这里的教育系统享誉全国,中等家庭收入高,犯罪率低,
tiny Litchfield Park more than deserves a high ranking on this list.
虽然它面积不大,但却榜上有名。
These factors make it not only an ideal place to live, but also start and raise a family.
这些因素不仅让它成为最理想宜居城市,更是组建家庭的良好选择。
The moderate temperatures and ample greenspace are an added bonus as well.
气候适宜,绿化面积广阔。
Three: Oro Valley.
奥罗河谷
Scenic Oro Valley just might be the most beautiful city on this list, but it also ranks high due to its bright future:
它可以说是该榜单最美丽的城镇,但它未来的发展前景更是让它名列前茅,
the tech boom shows no signs of slowing down and Oro Valley is right at the forefront.
科技发展迅猛,奥罗河谷更是处在前沿位置。
This should keep their already-impressive median income climbing.
较高的中等家庭收入或许会一路攀升。
Also boasting an impressive graduation rate (96%), Oro Valley's school system is another reason the city ranks so highly.
毕业率达到了惊人的96%,这里的教育系统更是让它名列前茅。
Not only that, but strong library and after-school programs help give children a bright future as well.
不仅如此,当地的图书馆和课后项目更是为孩子的未来保驾护航。
Four: Paradise Valley.
天堂河谷
The highest graduation rate (98%) on the list puts Paradise Valley in the top five.
当地的毕业率居首(98%),这也让这座城市排进了前五。
With a name like "Paradise" you can imagine that the landscape isn't too shabby either.
所谓天堂河谷,您一定觉得这里的景色一定很美。
It's indeed a beautiful place to live, with mountain views, thriving greenspace, and pleasant year-round temperatures,
这里确实非常美丽,群山环绕,郁郁葱葱的绿色植被,以及一年四季适宜的温度,
so even after the kids graduate you really won't want to leave.
即使孩子毕业了,您都不舍得离开。
Paradise Valley also has the highest median income on the list, boosted by the many national celebrities that have called it home.
这里的中等收入也是最高的,主要是因为许多名流将这里称之为家。
Five: Fountain Hills.
喷泉山
Yes, there is a beautiful fountain in the city center from which Fountain Hills gets its name.
市中心有一处非常美丽的喷泉,所以得名喷泉山。
But that is only one of the perks of living here.
但它榜上有名却不止于此。
The high median income is a major factor, as well as the excellent school system.
较高的中等家庭收入是一个因素,以及良好的教育系统。
It's also one of the very best cities on the list in which to enjoy Arizona's scenic beauty.
它还是该榜单中最适宜欣赏亚利桑那风景的地方。
Defined more by the natural landscape, Fountain Hills is also just a short jaunt from Tonto National Forest.
人们想到最多的是这里的自然风光,它更是紧邻通多国家森林公园。
It's a peaceful city where you can really enjoy the warm climate and scenic beauty.
在这座宁静的城市中,感受适宜的气候和美丽的风景。