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
Hot, Dirty, nasty, fetid - 8/29/2019
I have lived many places and Phoenix is bar none the most lowlife, classless, mean cold place I have ever lived.The cost of living is high. The pay is horrible. They don't have to pay because so many people want to live there.I almost felt like apologizing because I have an education, no tatts, I don't beat my wife and I have an IQ over 21 and I'm polite.The young people are vicious and uncaring. it's hard to make decent friends. You might make some if you want to stoop real low.Good manners, class and kindness are sneered at. The summers are enough to drive you crazy, constant heat, smog, dust, dirt, ugly scenery.Most of the people I swear are on meth. The women love abuse. They know nothing yet are hyper
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Love it! - 7/31/2019
I've been here for 3 years. I have lived in California and the midwest. Cost of living is actually very similar to the midwest. My apartment when I first moved here was actually less than what I paid there by $50. I got paid a lot more too! I make about 23k more than what I was making in Kansas. I love the active lifestyle, a lot to do, a lot to see. Day trips are everything. I have never seen a rat in AZ like the other post. Only negative is when school is back in session the traffic seems to double. Finding a place to live will generally take you 3-4 months since housing is in high demand so start looking in advance! Worth the move, I didn't know anyone here and now me and my children call it home.
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No real seasons...just hot and hotter. Lol - 7/29/2019
I’ve lived in Phoenix Metro for the majority of my life. I love the winters but I hate the summers. But the winters don’t get cold enough to really feel like a winter very often. I have sweaters that I haven’t worn in ages because it’s too warm here even in December and January. We also don’t get your typical 4 seasons here. We get Summer, Fall and Spring. Fall moves right into spring. Summer seems to last at least half of the year. It is sunny almost every single day of every year. Rain storms happen but not very often.
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Not Terrible, Not Amazing - Just Simply Livable - 7/26/2019
In 2007, after I finished graduate school, I accepted a job in Phoenix, packed my bags, and drove across country from a small town in Indiana. I hadn’t even visited Phoenix before and coming from a town of 5K people, I considered the experience to be absolutely terrifying. I knew no one, had zero support, and was completely alone. And when I got out of my car in late July after pulling into the apartment complex my boss helped me find, I said to myself:
“What the hell have I just done?”
Being here 12 years and having become well acquainted with all areas of the city, there are a lot of pros and cons.
One of my biggest concerns with moving here was that I would be considered a Midwestern “outsider” that would struggle to fit in. Although I quickly discovered that many people are in the exact same position. Yes, there are native residents, but there’s also a good chunk of individuals that migrated from somewhere else - either due to a dislike of
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What happened to Phoenix?! - 6/3/2019
I give Phoenix 2 stars because we have family here and also, because there’s no tornados. I’ve lived in Phoenix for 38 years, since the age of 2. I’ve always loved it here before it grew into this overpopulated chaos it is in now. In 2017 alone, Maricopa County became the home of 74,000, in 1 year! (that’s 202 people a day). More population brought rush hour from tolerable to nightmarishly impossible, more crime, more car accidents, 38,571 found illegally crossing our border in 2019. You can’t buy a decent house in a decent neighborhood under $350,000, and that’s being modest. Electric bill rates have even increased. I once was proud to call this state my home but dream of living somewhere else.
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How a nice city can turn chaotic overnight - 6/3/2019
I give it 2 stars because my husbands family is here and because we don’t get earthquakes or tornados. I’ve lived in Phoenix for 38 years and loved Phoenix until noticing over the past 5 years it started to get overpopulated. In 2017 alone, Maricopa County was the fastest growing county in the nation, gaining 74,000 residents. Rush hour traffic went from tolerable to nightmarishly impossible! More crime, higher inflation on houses, electric bills, food, etc. You can’t even buy a decent looking house in a decent neighborhood for under $300,000. I’d say that Phoenixes heydays are long gone and we’ve been in a drought for 19 years. ??
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SHAME ON PHOENIX - 5/13/2019
Having to visit Phoenix again after several years WHAT A SHOCK! The west side of Phoenix is a very run down, trashy, filthy area with a crime ridden area not safe for anyone. Sadly the unfortunate homeless people sleep on the streets everywhere it is NOT SAFE to walk around this part of the city and if you do you are constantly being badgered by street folk but more than that it is dangerous,It is very evident this city DOES NOT CARE ABOUT ITS HOMELESS POPULATION. My gosh old ladies sleeping on the sidewalks with no place to go and no way to get there and trash everywhere. Citizens of Phoenix wake up your leaders are letting your city down. The city leaders and those in office of this city should hang their heads in
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Why Phoenix has outgrown itself - 4/16/2019
I've been a resident of Phoenix since 1960. I have lived in North, west, and central city. Several years ago, the water services people had to repair the water main, which runs across the front of my yard. Water was boiling up in the street. It took sometime for them to come out and accomplish the repair, all the while dirt was being washed out and ran down the street. After the fix, they back filled the trench, and never compacted the soil. The trench ran under the curb, sidewalk, and corner of my driveway. I notified them that at some future point, everything would settle and crack, and they could fix it then. Well, last year, they came out and fixed 25 feet of curbing, sidewalk, and street. But they would not fix the broken corner of my driveway. They threw away more material than it would have required, and it would have been the cheapest way to fix it while they had the tools, material, and people here. They wanted me to contact "RISK MANAGEMENT", who required estimates from
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From the Windy City to a Desert Paradise! - 12/4/2018
30 years old--moved here from Chicago and have been living here for 5 years. I live in North Phoenix and absolutely love it. 15 min from downtown, where you can ALWAYS find parking. There are tons of cool restaurant and bars around central phoenix. The weather is hot in the summer but beats the humidity and hot summers of Chicago any day. The lakes (saguaro lake is my favorite) and the salt river are great summer activities to cool off. You legit see wild horses on the river and the mountains around you are gorgeous! There are tons of farmers markets, craft/art fairs, coffee shops and unique establishments. Traffic is only terrible in the winter (snow birds) if you're driving during rush hour but still way better than the expressway traffic in Chicago. There are community gardens all around the city, and tons of mom and pop shops. You can find Chicago pizza, legit Mexican food, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Italian, Cuban and anything else your heart desires because Phoenix is a
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The One Positive Review I Know. - 10/26/2018
I want to start off saying that I think James from Tempe did a very thorough analytical look at what life is like in Phoenix---or Tempe, as that's where he's a current resident.
From what I've experienced of Phoenix my first year being here is I have found support programs to be very helpful for getting on my feet, though still limited by funds to a degree.
2) The suburbs like Glendale, even Goodyear, possibly Peoria, or most of North Phoenix, are overall quiet for the most part, laidback, and personally I wouldn't have it any other way for starting out a new life.
3) Crime is a serious thing in all of Phoenix, less bad in the suburbs, again, and I'm not going to embellish it but if you read bing news and type in Phoenix AZ, you'll see crime is not insanely sky-high as some commenters would like you to believe.
4) I believe there is potential to be had and anyone can find their potential here (not talking about getting a Walmart job), but I've met
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