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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
Extremely Hot Summers - 12/9/2013
With all the asphalt, buildings, concrete, the summers are difficult. The winters are wonderful. The Valley of the Sun, really only has 2 seasons ... extreme heat in the summer, and great weather for the fall, winter, and spring which all run together. I recommend try summer living first before you make a commitment to live here full time. If I could afford to be a "snowbird", I
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GREAT CITY - 12/9/2013
We really like it in Phoenix. I moved here with my family 3 years ago, but I had grown up between here and California. I have 3 kids and they are doing great in their schools. That was the point of moving from our home in California. I like the people here. You can not say that all people are nasty in Phoenix. Try going into a grocery store or Dr office in a bigger city. Everyone seems great here. Yes 8 out of 10 people do not match with my personality.. Lets face it the planet earth has many different personalities. Anyways, I feel bad for the people who hate it here. They should really leave and find that perfect place. To us being with family in a nice part of town with a low cost of living makes it HOME.. Work to Live..
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Arizona Love it or leave it? - 10/31/2013
Lived a lot of places Arizona and Phoenix metro is just fine with me. Town is very clean compare to other big towns. Excellent freeway system easy to navigate., Travel north of Phoenix and you will find elevation climb to 3,000ft.
Exotic cars abound, no billboards signs to speak of. Strip malls no where as many as other large cities. Lived in San Diego many years tell me that living by the ocean fog, damp jacket weather is great weather year round?
We drive our convertibles year round here, and nothing like sitting by your negative edge pool at 8pm and talking with friends without shivering all the time.
BTW Phoenix is close enough to Vegas or San Diego when you want to get away for a couple of days.
All in all many people move here love it but can't afford to stay so they have sour grapes, enjoy the snow and crime of other towns, Arizona is one beatiful life if you come here with
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Like Any City, it Has Issues, But I love Phoenix - 10/15/2013
Certainly Phoenix is hot five to six months out of the year, and REALLY HOT about four of those months, but it is the desert, and if one moves here, and does not understand that deserts gets hot, they're likely to be unhappy. Having said that, the remaining months are a delight. I've been here six years now, having moved from the panhandle region of Florida, and those complaining of the heat here (it's not uncommon to have from 3%-6% during the heat, although that increases during the monsoon season) should live on the Gulf Coast, where it can be 100-105 with 100% humidity. I'll take 117-120 here in Phoenix ANY time.
As it is an urban environment, of course there are many freeways, lots of concrete and asphalt, the traffic can be heavy, drivers lousy, and frustrations high. Did I mention that Phoenix is an urban environment? With nearly 5 million people? I'm amazed with some of the experiences others on here have cited. I couldn't help but wonder about them, as I've
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Heat In Phoenix - 9/9/2013
It is true, the winters are great in Phoenix. I'm not sure if they are good enough to make up for the miserable summer heat. When we moved on June 15, 2013 from an apartment to a rental house, the temperature was 118 degrees. Our movers almost collapsed from the heat. You really must want to live in the desert and tolerate temperatures that don't go below about 95 degrees at night. If this doesn't bother you, you will love it
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Oppressive Heat/Cool People - 7/11/2013
I'm an outdoor person. In Phoenix, as early as May it will be 100 degrees or more for several days...(sometimes in late April). By June, it is 100 plus for 30 plus days or more and that continues until mid-October. Everyone prays for some relief in the monsoon season but these are not "nice" gentle rains, these are accompanied by high winds, and haboobs (nasty and sometimes terrifying dust storms that ruin swimming pools and cause serious health issues if you have allergies or asthma).
The people are friendly on the outside (so friendly when you go into stores and always friendly to just say hello). Try and make friends? Tough....People keep to themselves, they never come out (well, in the summer I don't blame them), and perhaps because I'm from NYC they don't like my point of view on a lot of issues. Why worry about other people's choices in life if they do not directly affect or impact your life? They should be happy too. Too judgmental of others lifestyles if
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If you hate it here, then please LEAVE!!! - 6/17/2013
I don't normally post to articles or sign up to web pages like this, but after reading the comments on the Cost of living/Quality of living in Phoenix I just had to say "LEAVE ALREADY". If this place is as bad as your whining, bitching soliloquies (look it up if you need too) reflect, then GET OUT. People like you wouldn't be happy anywhere. I don't need to elongate about the positives of living here, but I will say 15yrs later I can't imagine living anywhere else. And that appreciation comes from someone that has traveled from coast to coast and many places in between. No place is perfect, and yes it is hot!!! but not 10mo. of the year. I have frost bitten plants and bushes from December as proof. So stop your exaggerated, long winded, hot air complaining and either deal with it, or LEAVE! Its one less vehicle I have to deal with in traffic and one less person in line at the check out or customer service I have to wait for because all they want to do is bitch.
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Different Strokes for Different Folks... - 4/27/2013
The subject says it all. Personally, I can't stand big cities wherever they are. And as for climate? I say Phoenix has two seasons: summer, and summer lite. And with a whopping annual rainfall of maybe four total inches, and about 350 days of blazing sunshine, just doesn't attract me at all. My philosophy is "how do you know what a great day is unless you have some 'bad' ones to compare it to!". What cracks me up the most is how every town's local TV stations must employ a meteorologist and have a "weather" report -- to me, weather implies changes, and when it's the sme day in and day out, there's really absolutely nothing to report. I joke with friends in the southeast, and say "if you get a degree in meteorology, graduate at the bottom of your class but are attractive and 'camera friendly', and have a killer wardrobe, this is where you want to be if you want to be a meteorologist on TV". I come from a coastal town in the South, in a hurricane zone, and boy, you've gotta be
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Different Strokes for Different Folks... - 4/27/2013
The subject says it all. Personally, I can't stand big cities wherever they are. And as for climate? I say Phoenix has two seasons: summer, and summer lite. And with a whopping annual rainfall of maybe four total inches, and about 350 days of blazing sunshine, just doesn't attract me at all. My philosophy is "how do you know what a great day is unless you have some 'bad' ones to compare it to!". What cracks me up the most is how every town's local TV stations must employ a meteorologist and have a "weather" report -- to me, weather implies changes, and when it's the sme day in and day out, there's really absolutely nothing to report. I joke with friends in the southeast, and say "if you get a degree in meteorology, graduate at the bottom of your class but are attractive and 'camera friendly', and have a killer wardrobe, this is where you want to be if you want to be a meteorologist on TV". I come from a coastal town in the South, in a hurricane zone, and boy, you've gotta be
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Weather - 4/22/2013
It seems lke the only way the some people can make Phoenix look good is by comparing it to somewhere that gets 15 feet of snow. It gets so hot here in the summer it eats the paint off the side of your
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