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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
Missed opportunity - 6/23/2007
My wife and I moved here about two years ago. We did not do our "homework" before we moved here and we paid for it. We rented in a bad area of the city, luckily we only signed a six month lease. The housing market BOOMED and ended since we moved here and now the prices are too high as far as we are concerned. We have two young children and we want to live in a "safe" area of the city, but that is hard to find. The only reasonable priced homes are miles away from the city. The nice thing about the homes on the outside of the city is that they are newer, bad thing is that they are cheap and thin walled. If we had moved here ten years ago when home prices were reasonable, we might have stayed, but at this point we are ready to move again. Hopefully we can find a nice home and a safe place to raise our
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Phoenix Crime - 6/20/2007
This is as of June 2007. I'm a 15 year Phoenix resident and my opinion is that Phoenix's crime rate has gone thru the roof, specially violent crimes. Almost every morning on tv or radio there are news about multiple shootings, serial rapist strikes again (one of the many rapist) serial killer hits again (one of who knows how many). Also, bad drivers and road rage, it's crazy. Overall there's more of every type crime and getting more violent every
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Never lived in Phoenix But i love it - 6/13/2007
I wanna know more about phoenix. ive been through phoenix numerous times and i love how flat and pretty the city is. to me this looks like a nice place 2 live. if its diffrent. i got steady income make a good amount of so a house wont be nothin. so somebody more about the city. will it be good enough for a 26 year 2
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arizona living - 6/13/2007
Have lived in Phoenix 5 years and have travelled extensively thoughout the state. I agree with many of the comments previously submitted. Phoenix is shot. It is on its way to being LA. Tucson is severely second rate. Other than immigrants overwheling Arizona services- especially in Tucson area, roads are VERY poor. The government allows an enormous amount of building without new, good roads. North of Phoenix the new 'city' of Anthem has plugged up the ONLY road north out of PHX. And now another 'Anthem' is being built south of Phoenix to block route from PHX to Tucson. IF you truly loved the great sunshine of Arizona do look at the Prescott Valley-Mayer-Dewy area near Prescott (Arizona's nicest town) but cheaper. This is the BEST sport in Arizona I have researched
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three words - where's the water? - 6/11/2007
All the problems stem from the idiots who decided to build a mini-LA in the middle of the Mohave Desert. Water issues will stop the growth shortly.
I strongly feel that the population has peeked now, and may even shrink a
bit after the real estate market works the trough out of its system.
The desert terrain is not built for draining, as there is no soil for absorption. Not built for growing crops of any kind. Not even particularly
kind to builders, as you hit rock immediately(when was the last basement you saw in a Phoenix residence)? It was sheer greed that made the developers want
to grow a city without the proper carrying capacity in the first-place, not to mention the valley bowl-shape that keeps pollution hovering 24/7, with
a consistency and look much like what I saw pouring out of the smokestacks
of the steel mills as a child on the southside of Chicago. Just a brown,
putrid haze, full of lovely heavy metal particulates just
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If god were to create hell on earth... - 6/11/2007
If God were to create hell on earth, he would have started by creating Vegas.
He would have stood next to it, taken a good look, and decided he could do
better, and created greater
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Phoenix worse than Detroit in poll - 6/11/2007
I think a great answer to those who wonder where Phoenix ranks per quality
of life should refer to Sperling's ranking of the best cities to live, where
it comes in at 273. Not only is this lower than Detroit, but it is lower than
any major metro area in the US. For one of our major cities to rank so low
on that list, which places it on the level with such godawful snakepits as
Gary, Indiana which came in just two places behind it at 273, as well as
Youngstown, Ohio; Bakersfield; Biloxi(post-hurricane); and Hattiesburg, Mississipi is a sin.. The greater Phoenix area was outranked by Detroit, Jersey City, Toledo, Cleveland, and Newark. Actually, Newark outranked Phoenix by 12 places. This is insane. This tells us that something went horribly wrong during the boom in population in Phoenix the last 15-20 years. It grew too fast, too unregulated, too all over the place, and it became one of the nastiest living environments in the US, not even talking
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Phoenix Climate - 6/9/2007
If you live in Phoenix, you might want to invest in a summer home up north or make frequent visits to Flagstaff during the summer. During the winter, however, Phoenix is amazing. In the deep of January you can still ride your bike
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Phoenix is a GREAT city! - 6/3/2007
To everyone that is writing a negitive review they must now live in an utopia because Phoenix is the closest you'll get! I am a native Phoenician, but I have lived/ have homes in many other places and Phoenix is by far the best. I have just returned frome my home in LA and when comparing these cities Phoenix cleans up. Phoenix is also a major city and with any city of its size you'll have crime period. So you're going to have this unless you move to Mountain Home, ID. The summers are NOT bad at all because Phoenix is designed around being inside in the summer. The only time you'll feel it is if you running outside in the middle of June and are you really going to do that? plus the winters more than make up for the summers. Phoenix is also a great sports city with major pro teams suns, coyotes, dbaccks, and cardinals. You also have Pac 10 member ASU in Tempe. Once you live here you realize the summers are a blessing because without them Phoenix would be
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Public Transportation - 5/28/2007
Phoenix has not figured out mass transit. The city is in the process of building a light rail, but the residents have relied on their cars for too
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