Here's Why 5 Million People Live in America's Hottest City

Discover why over 5 million people choose to live in Phoenix, Arizona—America’s hottest city—despite record-breaking heat and an unforgiving desert climate.

Phoenix, Arizona is the hottest major city in the United States, where summer temperatures regularly soar above 110°F—but that hasn’t stopped over 5 million people from calling it home. In this video, we dive into the surprising reasons why so many Americans are flocking to this scorching desert metropolis. From booming job opportunities and affordable living to unique desert beauty and cutting-edge infrastructure, Phoenix has become a magnet for growth and reinvention. But with climate challenges looming, we also examine what the future holds for life in one of the most extreme environments in the country.