Tucson has an elevation of 2,389 feet with relatively a small population (850,000) covering a vast contrast of terrain from urban and pristine desert landscape to lush green palm tree oasis like settings. The sun shines more than 300 days a year with an average 12 inches of rain and a high temperature of 81.7 with a low of 54.2. Snow occasionally falls on mountains, which surround the valley on every side. The Tucson Metropolitan area covers over 600 square miles and has consistently remained one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. Tucson also offers diverse, multicultural experience and is home to over 30 golf courses, a prestigious Pac-10 University, three spring training teams, including the 2001 World Series winning Diamonbacks, and Davis Monthan Air Force Base, along with the largest private collection of aircraft in the world. Tucson is one of the friendliest cities in America with a strong diverse economy and affordable housing allowing the cities ability to roll with the times.