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What BestPlaces Users Say about Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona is a bustling city known for its warm climate, desert landscape, and vibrant cultural scene. It is a popular destination for tourists and a growing city for residents, with a population of over 1.7 million. Located in the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix offers a unique lifestyle and attracts people from all over the country. To get a better understanding of what it is like to live in Phoenix, we will summarize user reviews from BestPlaces.net and provide insights from four different reviewers.
According to reviewers on BestPlaces.net, living in Phoenix has its pros and cons. One reviewer, Joe, shared that "Phoenix has something for everyone. The weather is great, the cost of living is affordable, and there is always something to do." Another reviewer, Maria, echoed similar sentiments, stating that "Phoenix is a wonderful place to live. The weather is amazing, the city is diverse, and there are endless opportunities for outdoor activities." However, not all reviews were positive. John mentioned that "the heat in Phoenix can be unbearable at times, and the city lacks green spaces and nature." Similarly, Sarah shared that "Phoenix has a lot to offer, but the traffic and urban sprawl can make commuting a nightmare."
Many reviewers mentioned the Phoenix job market as a major advantage. Susan stated that "the job market in Phoenix is booming, especially in industries like healthcare, technology, and tourism." Another reviewer, Alex, added that "the cost of living may be slightly higher, but the job opportunities and salaries in Phoenix make it worth it." On the other hand, some reviewers expressed concerns about the cost of living. Mike shared that "housing prices in Phoenix have been increasing rapidly, making it difficult for some people to afford living here." He also added that "utilities, groceries, and property taxes are also on the higher side."
The cultural and recreational offerings in Phoenix were highly praised by reviewers. Jane mentioned that "Phoenix has a rich art and music scene, as well as numerous festivals and events throughout the year." Another reviewer, David, shared that "there are plenty of parks, hiking trails, and outdoor spaces to explore in Phoenix, making it a great place for nature lovers." However, not all reviewers were satisfied with the city's cultural offerings. Mark noted that "compared to other major cities, Phoenix lacks diversity and cultural experiences." He also stated that "the nightlife scene is not as vibrant as I would have liked."
In conclusion, Phoenix, Arizona, offers a unique lifestyle with its warm climate, diverse culture, and job opportunities. However, the high cost of living, extreme heat, and lack of green spaces were concerns mentioned by some reviewers. On the other hand, the city's cultural scene and recreational activities were highly praised by many. Overall, it seems that living in Phoenix can be a great experience for those who enjoy warm weather and a bustling city lifestyle.
based on 449 ReviewsGet to know Phoenix with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Phoenix
The Heart Of Arizona. - 6/29/2024
As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even developer friendly for those who would like to be creative and innovate in the heart of Arizona that could not do so anywhere else. Also Phoenix is home to a lot of great sports arenas, services, businesses, and is building great transportation with Rail and Bus-Rapid-Transit. I would only recommend Phoenix to those who are used to big cities and wish to try to make Phoenix the a great city of it's own. There is so much potential to work with
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Strength Of A Big City. - 5/30/2024
Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places to eat at, and even higher quality spots throughout the valley. It does more than it's fair share trying to solve problems like Homelessness and Crime throughout doing more with less resources it has a state of the art real time crime prevention center and has been building affordable housing as best as it can. Phoenix is also attracting tons of high paying businesses from Asia like TSMC which is building 3 gigantic Microchip foundries in Northern Phoenix. It also has flights that are international from Paris France, Vancouver Canada, that are not lower quality airline travel opportunities. There is even a new International Asian District that is in the process of happening in Central Phoenix near the Light Rail in 19th ave and Camelback. This is the huge Strength Of A Big City is attracting high paying jobs for
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Big City Revitalization. - 4/7/2024
Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments going on throughout the city and some cleanup/rebuild aspects throughout as well. The only reason why i can not give Phoenix a 5 star despite it having Light Rail, Bus Service and building out, is that they definitely have issues with crime in certain areas in the big city, homelessness. They need public safety and community organizers to help cool down the areas that are very bad and dangerous so that way things can get better throughout the city. Otherwise it's not a bad place to live in
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Microcosm of the Valley. Building Back Better. - 11/16/2023
Phoenix Arizona represents a lot of problems with Arizona but it is the big city which has to carry more burdens than the rest of the greater Phoenix Area.
1. Homeless and Crime- Phoenix has worked hard to address the issues by making sure they have homes and rehab centers for the homeless and also to take care of the crime in the city with better staffing of police. It has been getting better but it will take some time. It is very obvious some areas of Phoenix look very nice, and some of it has these issues. This is no different than most of Arizona as there is a housing crisis i will get into in a moment.
2. Housing Crisis- Most of this has to do with underbuilding for the last 20 years and also the influx of everyone moving in due to it being popular with Middle Class Asians and Mexicans to Phoenix and the Greater Phoenix Areas. As they know it's relatively safe, business friendly and affordable. Phoenix is rebuilding for more Missing Middle, Mixed Use
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I pity anyone who wants to move here. - 4/15/2022
I have lived here my whole life and it used to be not be as busy as it is. It used to be a state where old people would retire in this state and used to be cheap. To put it bluntly, I have always wanted to leave this city but now, I have to leave now. Absolute rude people, worst drivers, political extremists on both sides, bad weather, and everything negative about America is seen in this valley. This does not goes to only Phoenix but the whole metro area. I can not afford to live in this city anymore. This place is a lost cause and honestly I pity anyone who wants to move here. Only good thing is that Phoenix is surrounded by gorgeous nature but to bad that is spoiled by the people living here.
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Never again - 8/27/2021
I've lived here for a year. I lived in South Mountain. There's a lot of homeless people, a lot ot trash in the alleys, a lot of pot holes, no infrastructure, flash floods occur frequently because of the poor drainage system, a lot of abandon buildings, very bad traffic because of a poor engineering, tenants are treated poorly, the education system is confusing. Phoenix has a lot of hardworking minorities they deserve better from their city. They should demand better living conditions. Good
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The worst place to live in America... - 7/11/2021
I grew up in Arizona, and I agree with every, single negative comment here. For many years into my young adult hood I was inadequate due to the failed public education system; the failed economy and job market and the failed sense of community.
Although I admire the hot desert climate and have no complaints in regard to the heat... this place simply isn't liveable. I've spent years trying to advance myself into some kind of a career - but most jobs here pay extremely low wages, and they are usually call center jobs or labor based. There are very few jobs here for people with bachelor's degrees, not even the IT job market has much available due to the lacking industry. Many corporations wont branch into Arizona due to the terrible people who represent our state.
Arizona roads are never repaired. There are constant detours due to construction , but the roads are never redone or repaired. I've seen the same potholes and cracks on the same roads my entire life. They have
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Good, not great. - 5/28/2021
I have been in Phoenix for 5 years. I am not sure how much longer I'll be here, because it is a mix of some really good and pretty bad aspects.
The good: 1. the weather is amazing for ~7-8 months a year. Even in the summer when the weather can be brutal, it's not a huge drive to get up in elevation and escape the heat. The climate is also much less destructive to cars and homes; no snow, very little rain means no rust, less roof damage, all that nonsense.
2. There is also a lot of really easy access to public land and other recreation, from the mountain parks around the valley to BLM land and state/national parks, forests, etc all over the state.
3. It's such a big city that events are happening all the time. Concerts, sports, festivals, or even just groups with common interests, there is always something to do.
4. Traffic. If you drive (and don't live in the west valley) getting around is easy and quick. There is much less construction on the roads
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Phoenix - 5/27/2021
I’ve lived in Phoenix for over 10 years. I love it, but I came from the northwest where it rained 9 months of the year. Don’t listen to other reviews about things that are subjective or would depend on ones personal choices like who you choose to interact with or where you choose to live/work. Life is what you make of it no matter where you choose to live. People complain of all these people with trucks like it’s a Phoenix thing when the top selling vehicle in the country year over year is trucks (2020 #1 Ford F-150 , #2 Chevy Silverado , #3 Dodge Ram. These aren’t top selling trucks, these are top selling VEHICLES)
People complain about the homeless, and wonder why the police won’t do anything. It’s not illegal to be homeless, nor be outside. What are the police supposed to do? I would recommend taking some personal responsibility and remove myself from whatever area I seem to be troubled by since that doesn’t seem to be a problem everywhere but it is a problem in every
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