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
Detroit in the desert meets mad max - 9/18/2018
I've lived in AZ for 8 years now and I absolutely do NOT recommend moving here, a fools paradise indeed!! first, let me start off by saying what everyone else is saying: it’s extremely overcrowded! Traffic is insane, and the people alone are enough to make you want to run, most everyone is very very very rude, extremely standoffish, having no moral principles, and will fight you for every inch of everything from traffic lanes, to parking spots, to a place in line at a movie theater, or a grocery store. These people are scavenging grubbers! and you are bound to have an altercation at some point unless you just let them get what they want and move on. Second, the homeless population is disgustingly out of control!! no matter what part of town you’re in they will have their share of people drunk or high on drugs that are living at bus stops, sleeping on the sidewalks, talking to themselves and randomly yelling, it’s EXTREMELY unsafe and the police seem to just let these people roam
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Why live in Phoenix? - 9/8/2018
I lived in Phoenix for over 13 years, my husband was born and raised in Buckeye. Let's not forget the MAJOR COMPLAINT of living in Phoenix (or most parts of AZ): HEAT. The temperatures are rising, and as Phoenix continues to build, the heat will only increase (think “concrete jungle”). When it’s 115 degrees outside, you can’t even get into your car after it’s been in the parking lot for an hour. Don’t kid yourself, it is extremely hot between May and October. Hey, if it’s 100 degrees on Halloween, for anyone stating October is nice month, you have a very strange idea of nice weather. In the summer, you become a prisoner of your own house. Pool water doesn’t cool down enough to be comfortable in July/August. And, be prepared to spend a lot on A/C. Plus, there really aren’t any real seasons. Even summer all year long gets old. 300 days of sunshine comes with a price. Here are a few more things about Phoenix and the surrounding area that I’m not a fan of:
1. Brown, beige,
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It can be pretty cool if you make it so. - 8/19/2018
I lived here 5 years in the 90's and a couple months in '13 and '18. Bert's review seems dated. Downtown and uptown have quite a few high rise and low rise buildings. Downtown has undergone some redevelpoment with housing, nightlife and an ASU satellite campus. Tempe does not have very much of a nightlife anymore since most clubs are now in downtown scottsdale and phx. Sprawl and redevelpoement in the last 20 years is amazing. But places like downtown Mesa have high vacancy, even the extention of light rail.
I liked it and hated all at the same time. The heat is extreme,, and relentless if you work outdoors ( I am in the construction industry) . The surrounding mountains are beautiful and make commuting entertaining. Traffic is bad if you don't arrange a reverse commute ( I always do) or work close to home. Home prices south of squaw peak are soaring and
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Better Than Expected - 8/17/2018
I used to work for a company based outside of Phoenix. I had to come here a few times and actually really enjoyed the bar and restaurant scene out here. People were relatively friendly, not as nasty as some of the other reviews on here. That said, some people are genuinely miserable people living here.
I will say there was an under-rooted distrust towards recent transplants, especially people from CA, mainly out of jealously I think. This was at least at my employer, which was a bizarre place to work out of the gate for other reasons. Some other people just seemed surly or that they knew something you didn't, even though they were probably White Trash from the Upper Midwest (of which people from there seem to have some sort of magnet obsession with Arizona because it's warmer than Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, etc.)
Bottom line: Not a lot of culture, if anything uprooted "Passive Aggressive" Midwest culture in Phoenix. You can have a good time here, whether
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Compressing my thoughts - 8/11/2018
I would like to keep my opines here as short and concise as possible, want to thank everyone who followed, liked and disliked my original post, "Am I The Only Sane one here?" because it's all true, my experiences, feelings, and what I've noticed since coming to the area. Sorry my posts got pretty bogged down, and I realize I should welcome others to voice their thoughts and opinions of the place, negative or positive, so that we can keep it Sperling's Best Places. Have a great day, all, and keep it Phoenix and Sperling's Best
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Nicer than Hades from what I've read - 8/10/2018
I lived in Phoenix for nearly 16 years. A lot of people move to Phoenix after retirement especially from some place that has seriously cold winters. If you're thinking of moving to Phoenix, I hope you’ll consider my perspective.
There are at least 6 months (some time in May to some time in Oct) that you won't want to be outside unless you're in your pool and I’m not just talking about the daylight hours. The concentration of buildings, concrete and car keeps the city hot 24x7. If you travel to Phoenix during the pleasant months to get out of the cold somewhere else, you might think you’ve found Paradise. It is a much nicer place to visit than to live. During those pleasant months, the days are shortest and when the sun goes down in the winter in the desert the temperature drops like a rock. If you visit there from Duluth then you’ll think I’m nuts. Reevaluate that after you’ve become acclimated to Phoenix year-round. I've never been to a place with fewer pleasant
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On a personal note - 8/9/2018
I want to thank Ann and any others who spoke out of my intolerance of their views. I didn't originally intend to come off as that heartless, I'm just probably too used to living alone and being beside myself, for better or worse. The only thing I might add is that crime here in Phoenix can make the place dismal overall aND there needs to be more awareness put upon it and how this can become a better and safer city. The 3 stars is because I don't want to prop up a place for being better than it actually is and I want to be more critical and open minded to those that may know harsher realities than myself, such as Ann. Thank you for the constructive criticism and all the best for all reviews here, negative and positive. Thank
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People who love a place - 8/2/2018
It's ironic how people who absolutely LOVE Phoenix/AZ cannot bear to read or hear anyone speak of anything less than stellar about their beloved home city/state? If you love it good for you...write a review about what makes it so great and move on. Instead you have people like John down below that get their underwear in a knot and begin to make personal attacks on another person's experience in an attempt to discredit them.
If you believe a person would "exaggerate" a murder then you are a sick person yourself. We did a ton of research on the suburban area we chose to buy a home in and it was a safe pocket in the Valley but that started to change after a few years. Seeing a guy in a stolen car shoot and kill a gas station employee and then jump on the freeway would scar most "normal" people for life, but then again most people in the Valley of the Spun are far from normal. My husband was one of the ones who called police and this was well reported on the news there.
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Difficult place to live - 8/1/2018
I grew up in the Phoenix area, but lived away from the state for a long time. Moved back in 1998. This metro area is rich in culture, and there is a lot to do. The weather is great 8months out of the year. Air quality is almost constantly bad, making it difficult to enjoy the beautiful winters and springs outdoors. Housing is becoming more and more expensive, and if you are trying to buy a home under $300,000, you will heavily compete with property investors paying cash outright for houses. If you are buying a home make sure you don't buy from a person who had bought it for the purpose of flipping it. Lipstick renovations are everywhere looking good on the surface but shoddy workmanship otherwise. Housing may be less expensive than some other metro areas, but if you take all living expensive into consideration, it is actually a very expensive place to live. Utilities, food, auto insurance, and eating out are all very high! Crime is very high, and traffic on the freeways is crazy...you
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Zero Stars - 7/26/2018
Certain in humane individuals in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area are the most horrible excuse for humans on this earth. Particularly certain lawyers who will eventually understand how karma works.
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