Arizona is widely known as the second fastest growing state in the U.S. This is mostly due to the rapid population growth in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Indeed, the population is estimated to have surged nearly 45 percent from 1990 to 2000.

The Valley’s elite guard gated communities are located in the most scenic and expensive neighborhoods in the state. Guards phone residents before admitting visitors, and service workers enter only at scheduled times. Guests receive a one day restricted visitor’s permit that must be displayed on their vehicle.