Downtown Tempe, Arizona

Release Date: Thursday, August 30th 2012

Tempe Voted 3rd Most Fun, Affordable U.S City by MSN Real Estate

10 most fun, affordable U.S. cities

No. 3: Tempe, Ariz. 85281

Number of bars and restaurants:265

Population: 61,010

Median home price: $119,900

The northern section of Tempe, home to Arizona State University, includes the Tempe Mill Avenue area, which has a high concentration of restaurants and offers both casual and upscale dining, according to the nonprofit Downtown Tempe Community. Nightlife includes swing, jazz and rock 'n' roll clubs, along with brew pubs and sports bars.

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