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
A natives view - 8/20/2012
Being a native I am determined they are running adds in every other state saying " If you are a selfish asshole move to
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Modern Phoenix - 8/9/2012
Phoenix Arizona was once a nice middle sized city in the 1970's, until the flood of Californian's and midwesterners turned it into a mini Los Angeles. How on earth are these people going to support a 4 million plus population in the middle of a desert during one of the worst droughts in centuries. If you drive through the city and suburbs you will see lawns in front yards, tropical plants on the side and sprinklers running fulltime! The recent housing crash has made for un ending abanodoned line of strip malls and track home developements. Las Vegas is already turning into a bust town with unfinished high rise casinos and empty foreclosed houses. Stop the madness and return Pheonix to the people who grew up there, not some New York or Los Angeles corrupt real estate investors who cut and
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Jarrow - 7/11/2012
I dont reside in the USA. I was born and raised in the north east of England, in a town that has suffered a great deal of unemployment.
As a result I got outa town pretty quick as the years rolled bye. I have visited the USA on two occasion's and really enjoyed my stay.
I have visited the East Coast and the West, and have to say I prefer,Just mind you, the west coast.
I could settle down rightly in Santa Monica.
I had to add a few fake details in order to get on the site, hope you dont
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Ahwatukee - 6/24/2012
I live in an area of Phoenix called Ahwatukee. Situated n the foothills of South Mountain, this area is secluded from the busy urban setting of Phoenix. Ahwatukee, aka Pleasantville, offers everything of a suburban landscape along with the benefits of living in a large city.
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Strongly consider before moving here. - 6/14/2012
I'm currently researching moving to a new home state and came across this site. With all it's helpful information and local insight, I couldn't just leave the site without adding my two cents. I have lived in four states and traveled quiet a bit. I consider myself an open minded person and felt that I could deal with any situation or climate. I am very, very, wrong. I have been in Phoenix/Gilbert Arizona for almost seven years. I noticed right away upon moving here how difficult the people were. But, figured I can deal with anything for two years. Somehow I'm still here and biting at the bit to move as quickly as possible, broke or not.
The first thing I wish someone told me or at least reminded me is this is an inhospitable desert, period. Very Dry, Very Harsh, Very unfriendly, Extremely Hot! The people and climate both. There is never enough lotion, water, electrolytes, shade,..you name it. Dehydration is a constant. If you don't continually drink fluid, especially in
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Can't stand the heat. - 6/12/2012
I've lived in Phoenix since 1983--I'm tired of the heat, crime, and transplants bringing plant, trees, and laws that don't make sense to Arizona. If you like branding yourself on seat belt buckles, temperatures over 100 at midnight and nobody getting along, then Phoenix is your place---and did I fail to mention the severely under-performing school systems?
You can have
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N C is a bad state to live in Period if ure a man - 3/14/2012
to all the brothers thinking of moving to NC u better talk to people first whose already lived there before u because tis a bad darned state that out to get the black man i once lived there too and thats the main reason why i dont
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I grew up here. What its really like. - 2/8/2012
I grew up in in Phoenix during the 70's. It was a nice place to be as a kid with all the friendly people and tight nit communities. We all knew the neighbors and kids all played together. The weather didn't seem to hot as a kid growing up. I remember we would take Cave Creek Road up North to Bell Road, which was out of town then.. We would ride motor bikes and watch the trucks play in the mud. Phoenix was pretty small because it was really an under developed undiscovered place. I think by the late 1980's things really changed. As the years past more and more people moved here from places like California and back east.. Usually people trying to get out of their cold weather cities and into the sun. The Phoenician population was still in place really, but we now had a melting pot as far as population. People got ruder and ruder as more and more people moved in. People started to live in a "Bubble" and nobody knew their neighbors anymore, nor do they have the time to speak to
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Outdoor Activities - 10/31/2011
Pheonix is an amazing place where you have year round activities. There are multiple hiking ranges scattered throughout the city, countless running and biking trails and the home of Spring Training, baseball, hockey and
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Phoenix area is the pits - stay away! - 10/17/2011
I have finally woken up and decided to move back to the Chicago area, and it's about to become freezing every day starting next month. I've lived here for over 11 years because I hate cold weather and now I can't wait to get back to it. It's gotten worse here in every single respect. Every so-called urban improvement here is a huge money making scam. If you've ever seen Logan's Run, this is exactly what downtown Phoenix feels like - if you're over 30, you will be routinely ignored or stared down like you come from outer space. They renamed it "central Phoenix" just so it sounds more appealing to the Facebook and Twitter crowds! People over 40 are the only half normal ones, and that's assuming they come from somewhere else. The Arizona natives are the most flaky, non committal, conceited, insolent, arrogant, selfish egocentric, dishonest and amoral people I've ever met in my 41 years. It's all about looks and how ripped your waist line and how fat your wallet is from your
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