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
Scottsdale is as bad as the west side - 8/12/2014
Agree with everything negative said about Phoenix. I live in what used to be a nice area of Scottsdale, but with the economy, a lot of white trash have taken advantage of the foreclosure wave and lower rents to move in, you can drive through the neighborhood, look at the yards and houses and see who owns and who rents. A friend with a nice condo in Scottsdale said some of her new neighbors looked like dust bowl okies. Some people here have nice homes, others live like pigs. Phoenix in general is a beacon for the nationwide stream of flakes, unemployed, low skilled and druggie losers. In addition to living around the cream of the crop, yeah right, you can also enjoy filthy air, traffic and extreme heat, made worse by miles of concrete pavement. Can't wait to leave this $hit hole, and I hope the rest of these idiots who love Phoenix stay forever. Other states don't need that kind of
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Carefully Consider - 8/8/2014
My parents moved here when I was two and I have lived here for more than 45 years. For the last two years I have been preparing to leave Phoenix for another location. I’m not going to say where. I find that people can pinpoint small stuff if you give the name of the destination. We are narrowing down the job search and updating our home to maximize our equity and shorten the sale time after it goes on the market. This does take time if you want to do it right.
Some (though not many) of the negative comments on here are from people that have already moved out of Phoenix. Note the location after the person’s name. Others state that they are in the process of moving or, like myself, have to prepare before they go. Others may be stuck here for a while until they get some things situated. Some may have family to take care for example and would leave but can’t yet. The bottom line is most of them (negative posters) ARE leaving or would leave if they could.
Why did
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OFF THE ARIZONA BASHING BANDWAGON OF HYPOCRITES! - 7/24/2014
Okay...So if you are this unhappy....LEAVE! I am sooooo sick of people complaining about the summer heat! Hello?!?! It's a desert! And thanks for informing me and other readers that every single person who lives here is from somewhere else! Theoretically we all are! Even people who lived on the east coast are from somewhere else as NONE OF US ARE TRULY NATIVES! DUH! So by you criticizing that every Arizona Citizen is a transient is absolutely ridiculous, rather an uneducated guess about the actual state statistics and how it compares to other states: Relating to demographic information associated with place of birth. Who cares where you were born? People pride themselves so much in the most uninfluencial ways by stating they fit into this category of people because they were born in (Jersey) this state. More than likely you can't even remember what your state flag looks like or who your congress people are by name, because all you associate with your "hometown" is what football team
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In conclusion - 6/4/2014
I'm not going to reinvent the wheel here...but all the negative comments are correct. The people are mostly low class / low educated /low character /low morals, and they act like it. They are the nation's culls.
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Zombies everywhere - 3/18/2014
No culture, no community cohesiveness, no personality. Just a bunch of zombies walking around and sweating in the
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RUDE, INCONSIDERATE, RACIST, PRETENTIOUS, HIGHLY C - 3/18/2014
im a politically moderate conservative white guy from philly, lived in phoenix 3 years and anywhere in the entire phoenix area are the most inconsiderate, rude, pretentious people with anger management issues who blow a fuse AT ANY LITTLE THING. its like people always look like theyre always disgusted n annoyed at EVERYTHING and EVERYONE just cause your breathing their air. Alota, but not all people of phoenix fit the definition of psychopaths which is some1 whois anti-social and lack empathy. Not all people of phoenix r like this but a good amount and more than the average city and i lived in 5 different states. Its like people get very belligerent VERY QUICKLY at almost anything like they dont have any control over their anger. I have never lived anywher where people r like this 2 such a degree of, hostility, bitterness, pretentiousness and with such a high sense of low class that just act like trailer park entitled brats. i just wanna know why they have a chip on their
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Top 10 dumbest excuses for Phoenix - 1/19/2014
I lived in Phoenix for all of my life and I have never liked it. I have been trying like hell, especially over the last couple of years, to leave it. I'm just trying to get that job lined up and get into a better position. Maybe its just me and I have a different tastes for climate. However, I hear some of the lamest rationalizations to stay. Hear is my top ten list. For the dense, I even explain why.
1) There could be worse places to stay. -Thats pretty bad when you need to talk about the worst places to make Phoenix look good.
2) The snow gets about 15 feet high where I used to live. - Theres plenty of places that get snow. However, some of those that do may only get a few inches.
3) Some plants get frostbite in the winter. This is proof of how cold it does get hear. - Some yards in Phoenix have tropical plants and/or higher temperature zone plants in them. This means these are not native to phoenix and the one time of the year we get
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Not recommended - 1/7/2014
Most of the negative comments on this board are true. It's a hot, ugly crowded, polluted city. The people are snobs. They are very pretentious on $35K annual incomes. It's full of working class snobs from the Great Lakes area (mostly) pretending to be uptown. They have brought their snotty attitudes with them. The people left behind in those states are probably celebrating these losers leaving for Phoenix. The crime is high. Drugs are PREVALENT (understatement). Vato gangs all over. The pay is lousy / good jobs that pay decently are few, even with a degree. Hard workers are not rewarded, the butt-kissers are. The people just seem to be so angry and always on the verge of exploding on you. The females here all seem to have "Battered Woman's Syndrome", they love tough-acting, abusive men. The men are ignorant, brutal and stupid. The educational level is low. There is no culture. Multiculturalism just divides people - we are all humans and that should be enough. If you show any
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