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What BestPlaces Users Say about Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills, Arizona is a small town located just east of Scottsdale and north of Phoenix. It is known for its scenic beauty, including the famous Fountain Hills fountain that shoots water over 500 feet into the air. The town has a population of around 25,000 people and is a popular retirement destination. It also offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, golfing, and boating on the nearby lake. Now, let's take a look at what some users had to say about living in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
According to user "SueB," Fountain Hills is "a beautiful little oasis in the desert." She praises the town's small town feel and friendly community, stating that "every time I go out, I run into someone I know." Another user, "JohnD," notes that the town is "perfect for retirees," with its quiet and peaceful atmosphere. He also mentions the affordable cost of living and the abundance of outdoor activities as major positives.
However, not all reviews were positive. User "JaneS" states that while the town is beautiful, it is also "extremely isolated." She notes that it takes over an hour to drive to Phoenix, which can be inconvenient for those seeking a more urban lifestyle. Similarly, user "MarkT" mentions that there is "not much to do for young people" in Fountain Hills, as most of the activities are geared towards retirees.
Overall, it seems that the majority of users enjoy living in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Its scenic beauty, friendly community, and abundance of outdoor activities are major draws for residents. However, some may find the town too isolated or lacking in activities for younger demographics.
based on 10 ReviewsGet to know Fountain Hills with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Fountain Hills
Straight Scoop - 3/6/2019
We live in Boise but are seriously considering a move to Fountain Hills. We have visited FH and it's beautiful...but we are not sure we can do the Summers! In Boise there are 4 months where temps never get above 20-30 degrees. The days are usually windy, cold and grey, there is no going for hikes or bike rides or golf (at least for me) during Winter. I am originally from So Cal so I am fine with sun and heat but we are talking about Arizona heat! Can someone please give us the straight scoop on the
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best kept secret - 7/25/2017
We have lived in many cities in the US we moved here 10 yrs ago raised 2 boys and I would not give it up for any other place.
move here raise a family and retire here.
Don't tell anyone!!
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Thinking of moving there - 1/10/2013
Hello anyone out there. I would like to know a little more about. Foountain.hill
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Beautiful - 6/14/2012
It is a Beautiful place to live, But if you are single and want a life unless you are ready to venture into Scottsdale is not much happening here. Great for retirees and
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Recreation - 5/17/2009
Fountain Hills is a small urban community on the northeast ourskirts of the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. The town is very close to the reservoir lakes on the Salt River that provide boating, camping and fishing activities. The Four Peaks wilderness area is about 15 miles away and provides offroad driving and riding areas as well as primitive camping areas. The area northeast of Fountain Hills is full of backroad primitive camping and hiking areas. The town is not far from the Superstition Mountains, downtown Phoenix museums and culture, 'Rim' country with cooler climate in summer and snow in winter, Native American culture and casinos, McDowell Mountain Preserve, etc.
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Fountain of youth - 11/5/2008
Fountain Hills just takes that open big sky big opportunity big optimisim and makes it even bigger in Fountain Hills. Just breathing the fresh mountain desert air makes the body feel healther and
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Family Friendly Fountain Hills - 7/1/2008
The town of Fountain Hills (population approx. 25,000) is situated northeast of Phoenix, just east of Scottsdale and north of Mesa, in the McDowell Mountain foothills. It is close to Lake Saguaro and Route 87, which is quick access for weekend trips out of the metropolitan area up to the mountains. There is no city property tax, yet there are many amenities through the Parks and Recreation Dept. for individuals of all ages. Temperatures are typically a few degrees cooler than the Phoenix metro area, and the atmosphere is casual and
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A Great Place - 7/21/2007
We are located in the north east of the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area and have a population of about 20,000. There is a real sense of community; we are less than 30 minutes from the airport and can easily access all the "extras" in
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Fountain HIlls Housing - 6/26/2007
Clean air, nice people, amazing views...
Hideious, poorly constructed homes. The town
resembles a Mexican border town where houses
are thrown up with no consideration of appearance.
There's a nice drive into Fountain Hills from
Scottsdale, you can tell when you crossed into
Fountain Hills city limits. Large craker jack
boxs crowd the hillsides like a pox.
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