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.
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climate - 3/12/2007
It's very HOT in Phoenix. Today (March 12th, 2007) it's 88 degrees and climbing this
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If you dont like it, you can leave! - 3/2/2007
I am one of a very few natives of this city. Born and raised in "the valley of the sun". I know this city like the back of my hand. And for anybody to say this city is ugly and sucks brings much dissappointment into my heart. I wasnt born in the nice parts of this city, I was raised in an area most of the millions of people who live here have never been. Its one of the oldest parts of the city but also maybe the poorest part also. 19th ave and Buckeye. And yes that praticular area is ugly but that is where im from. But for any one to say Phoenix as a whole is ugly, dirty, poor or uneducated; is out of there mind!
Phoenix is in the Sonoran Desert. Ok, for you uneducated people this means your in a land environment that is like no other place in the world. You have plants that grow in your very back yard that do not grow any other place in the world. You have scents of aroumas from flowers that you can smell from dusk till down and have hummingbirds zipp by
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Phoenix is the Teen who can't drive - 2/28/2007
This city is the worst for traffic between 6-10am and 2-7pm. They have construction going on but it never looks like anyone is ever working on it. As a result of the sucky public transport the air quality is horrible, I came to Phoenix to help my sinus problems, however I have seen no noticible difference. If you don't mind working in a call center, getting stuck in traffic and breathing horrible air then this is the place for
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Missed Phoenix - 2/24/2007
I moved from the Phoenix area to follow my husband to his job and have missed it ever since. I liked to heat. Loved the shopping, food, access to great concerts and sports, getting my hair done at Vidal Sassoon, the clean neighbors and highways, and the southwest motif. I tolerated the traffic. I lived in Gilbert and Scottsdale. Scottsdale was the best. People were friendly there and happy. Gilbert is more family oriented and my sons liked it but the east-west traffic is crazy. I miss the Scottsdale Fashion Mall, the Biltmore, all of the great second hand stores, Eddie V's, Buca Di Peppo, Pei Wei, Chipotle and In n' Out. My husband hated the heat. My sons liked that they could play outside year round. I moved to SE Washington and have been sulking ever
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Phoenix is very Overrated - 2/21/2007
Its seems that when people are talking about Phoenix there really talking about Scottsdale. Which seems to be the only city within the whole are with somewhat decent amenities. Other than that the Phoenix area loses its appeal real quick. I have observed that Phoenix attracts these kind of people: 1.) Your very conservative, 2.) Retirees, 3.) sun is the only thing that matters people, 4.) Illegal immigrants, 5.) the uneducated, and . People who live here could care less about the environment, the fact that water or lack there of will be an issue in the near future and that air pollution is nearing Southern California levels. Also, Phoenix and Arizona in general is near the bottom in terms of education and educated people and it
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Rebuttal to last post - 2/20/2007
to "everything the other guy said is true"...
People in Phoenix do tend to lack a good education, but so does the average American city or suburb. America is not a well educated country (but look at how many foreigners attend our universities!) However, there are plenty of people in metro Phoenix with college degrees. As with any boomtown, those that are attracted to the 'fast buck' are the desperate souls who generally lack education. Las Vegas has the exact same problem to a more magnified degree than better established and more economically diverse Phoenix.
Real estate did shoot up from 2003 to 2006 and is now overpriced. Well, c'mon, how many other cities are now in a freefall real estate market? Can this truly be blamed on Phoenix? Las Vegas and San Diego should expect 8% depreciation in 2007 according to reports. Look at South Florida as another example. Our nation's economy has been nothing BUT real estate because putting your money anywhere
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People here are not very bright - 2/15/2007
Full of ignorant masses. AZ has to import smart people from out of state because the schools are so substandard, they cannot develop the the talent needed to keep phoenix going.
A lot of the natives here experience the behemoth correctional system replete with max and supermax prisons, DWI prisons, and even a "tent city" where the common criminal goes for a short bid.
Phoenix is full of low wage jobs for mediocre people. If you are not very bright, and you like doing collections or customer service in a call center for 8 bucks an hour, this is your MECCA.
also, you will be surrounded by rude, stupid people who can't
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everything the other guy said is true - 2/15/2007
People here are extremely *low* IQ. Do you know why that is? Because the state spends exponentially more money on its gigantic prison system than it does on Education. People here are not just dumb, they look dumb and act dumb too.
This is a low-wage economy, with a lot of miserable people pounding their head on the dash while stuck in LA-style gridlock on I-10. Thet finally get home to their cookie cutter tract housing, usually a tiny casita or patio home that they cannot sell for what they bought it for, due to cash back deals with dishonest realtors falsely inflating the comps (see recent az republic article)
Did I mention there are a lot of lowlifes here? Theres a gigantic cadre of tweakers, junkies, and crackheads, burglars and property crime. The prison population is only a small reflection of the quotidian criminal activity.
If you are looking to get an education, forget Phoenix. Go to the U of A in Tucson. ASU is the biggest party school ever on the face of
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