What BestPlaces Users Say about Tucson
Tucson, Arizona is a city located in the southern region of the state, known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, beautiful desert landscapes, and warm weather. It is also home to the University of Arizona and has a growing economy. With its unique characteristics, many people have chosen to call Tucson their home. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Tucson, we will summarize and include excerpts from various user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Rachel O.", who has lived in Tucson for 6 years, "Living in Tucson is like living in a colorful and diverse community. The people are friendly and welcoming, and there's always something to do, whether it's exploring the downtown area or hiking in the nearby mountains." This sentiment is echoed by user "Sammy G.", who has been a resident for 10 years, stating that "Tucson has a small-town feel with all the amenities of a big city. It's a great place to raise a family with plenty of parks and family-friendly events."
While many enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Tucson, there are also some challenges that come with living in the desert. As user "Mark T." shares, "The summers can be brutal with temperatures well over 100 degrees, but the rest of the year is pleasant. Just be prepared for monsoon season and dust storms." Similarly, user "Maria D." adds, "The cost of living is also on the rise in Tucson, and it can be challenging to find affordable housing options."
Despite these challenges, many still find Tucson to be a great place to call home. As user "Liz W." describes, "Tucson has a unique charm and character that you won't find in other cities. The food scene is amazing, and there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy. Plus, the sunsets are simply breathtaking." From its welcoming community to its diverse amenities, Tucson has left a positive impression on many of its residents.
based on 286 ReviewsGet to know Tucson with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Tucson
Love living in NW Tucson - 4/28/2021
NW Tucson is amazing. Great views.. great people.. lots to do and just 4.5 hours from sitting on the beach in Mexico. Housing prices are a huge plus compared to the rest of the country and the opportunities for small businesses are
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A City in Desperate Need of Quality Leadership - 3/8/2021
In 2003 my wife and I bought a house, that we intended to be our retirement home, in Tucson in the extreme northeast part of the town. (Actually it is in the county of Pima about 16 miles east of downtown). We were attracted to this part of the area because we believed it is the most beautiful part of the Tucson area. Although we did not retire until January 2018, we visited our Tucson area home many, many times through the years and, in fact, often stayed weeks at a time during all times of the year. So, I can confidently state that in the past 18 years we've come to know Tucson extremely well.
With that background, I turn my attention to my review to assist those persons considering a move to Tucson. First, let us consider the weather. It is a desert so expect it to be hot, very hot from about mid-May to mid-October. If you enjoy warm to hot weather, the first two weeks of May and October are bearable. But boy, June, July, August and September are doozies.
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Crime on the rise everywhere - 1/2/2021
I was stationed at DMAFB in Tucson, AZ in 1992. I lived in Tucson for almost 14 years... it was a wonderful city to live, but very hot for my taste. The crime in 1992 was not that bad, however, it increasingly got worse and worse. After serving in the military for 22 years and living in several different cities, I can say crime has steadily increased in every U.S. city equally. Judges and laws have got to get tougher on criminals. Im talking China tough on criminals. Life in prison for any violent crime.
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Once tolerable but not so much now - 10/9/2020
I've resided in Tucson for about a dozen years and have watched a city whose economy that much to be desired to begin with deteriorate that much more. This in the face of sharply escalating apartment rents and housing prices thanks overwhelmingly to the never ending onslaught of Californians relocating here on a daily basis. The cost of living here is sharply increasing for many goods and services as well. Pay here even for many white collar jobs is abysmal, consider this..the average income in Tucson hovers around $32-36K per year depending on if you work in the city or somewhere else in Pima county. The University of Arizona, Tucson's largest employer averages only slightly over $36K a year, or put another way..25% less than Phoenix and $17K below the national average. Add to that high property crime and vandalism, and throw in quite a bit of violent crime also. Don't stop there, Tucson now has its fair share of traffic congestion, not like LA or Houston granted but since there is
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Tucson really is Toosad - 9/6/2020
Just a short warning about this place.
This is coming from a multiple degreed straight man who lived in Toosad for several years. Some of this has probably changed I have not been there in several years, but I can only imagine it's gotten worse because the population here is just not very good.
If you just want a place with hot, sunny weather and little or no winter and have an independent income AND have a partner, it offers good weather (if you like hot and dry) and relatively inexpensive living costs.
But that's all you'll get. Tucson, also known by locals as Toosad is infested with snakes, not the slithering kind but the two legged kind. Has one of the highest social deviance scores based on suicide, alcoholism, divorce and crime of any city in the Nation. Very high AS*ho*le quotient, just a lot of bad people who will F*ck u over in an instant. No moral compass to speak of.
A corrupt city government who just want to be left alone
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Do not move here - 7/29/2020
I’ve lived in Tucson off and on for 17 years and this place is a living nightmare. Poverty stricken, hot, and dirty. People who are native seem to have the motto of why do today what you can put off to tomorrow. Education here is a nightmare, the streets are terrible, and the people are two faced. After just having a baby me and my family are now relocating to New England so our daughter doesn’t grow up in this meth ridden **** hole. Oh and be careful where you park your car, you have a good chance of it ending up in
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Tucson is a Nice Friendly Place - 6/9/2020
I live in a retirement community east of Tucson , The People in Tucson are Much Nicer than people in Phoenix ...Drivers in Tucson are more easy going and not do up tight compared to Phoenix . Construction Manpower in Tucson is very similar to Phoenix in Regards to Job Skills ...Roads , Tucson is working on
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A much nicer city than I remembered - 4/4/2020
I just moved back to Tucson after 15 years, and it's surprisingly nice. The roads are a disaster, let's get that out of the way. More like wagon wheel ruts. But the people have been, for the most part, friendly and on the ball except for some East Coast jerks that are rude, loud, uncultured and all about themselves. Not people from NY city, I'm talking about the NY state people.
My old memories of Tucson were that it was a good city to do business in, and that's still true. Coming from New Mexico, where things were so messed up on every level, it's refreshing to finally find a city that is "normal".
Yes, there's crime in bad areas, but it's nothing compared to New Orleans or Albuquerque. The food is still really good, and there's lots of variety. Drivers are bad, but again, they were worse in NM. Right now the weather is gorgeous, and should stay that way until Sept or June, when the town becomes an oven. Well, it's the desert. Surprise! I am always amazed
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Tucson a place to be happy and well! - 1/30/2020
Tucson is friendly and beautiful! You can see mountains anywhere in the city. It is surrounded by 4 mountain ranges. The restaurants are fantastic; above the norm because Tucson is a tourist city. Sunshine for 360
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