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
Many questions about Phoenix. - 7/26/2009
I am wanting to move to Phoenix within the next few months, but I had a few questions about the quality of personal discipline? What is the work ethic of people in phoenix? Do they work hard and efficiently, or are they ok with mediocrity? Do people strive for more, have goals, want the best? Do people have class, are they narrow minded, will a gay person be lynched and killed. Can anyone shine a light on the personalities and over all demeanor of the majority of phoenix?
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Phoenix: The Good, Bad & Ugly - 7/19/2009
Everything was fine in Phoenix up until the housing bubble burst. What happened? Well, you could say the residents here are very much into "image" and little else. Tattoos, earlobe stretching, piercings, pitbulls, big wheels on their SUV, lifted trucks and new toys. I'm unsure if this is supposed to be a new mini-LA.
The biggest problem in Phoenix metro is its people. And by this I include Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Maryvale and every other suburb. The people are far too materialistic and narcissistic to function in a modern society. You can observe this at any store or just cruising five miles by the idiotic drivers here. A sense of MFFY: "me first, screw you." Don't get me started on relationships. There's a reason why Phoenix is one of the top divorce capitals of the US. Also, there's a ton of out-of-wedlock children, so it might be the single mom or deadbeat dad capital now, too.
Another problem in Phoenix is crime. The police are either too busy or
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Great City!!! - 7/13/2009
Why is everyone complaining. It has great shopping, dining, musuems, culture, and parks and recreation. If you hate Phoenix, move if you can. Please stop turning Phoenix into the worst city ever. Thank
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Born and raised here-it is not a good place - 7/10/2009
Unfortunately, all the reviews about the poor quality of life in Phoenix are correct. Unless you are very wealthy and can segregate yourself from most of the community, this is not a good place to raise a family, buy a house, go to school or start a career. The school system is terrible and when there are budget issues (as there usually are since the AZ government is overall incompetent) they first place they cut is the school budget. The president of the only major public university in the city has managed to bankrupt it. The housing market is overpriced and the sense of community is non-existent. People are rude and selfish, just drive here once and you will be able to see that. It is crowded, hot, and so spread out, its almost impossible to "get out of town" for the weekend. The West side is nothing but crime and the east is not affordable. For such a large city, its downtown lacks character or substance. This might get better with an ASU campus down there (if they can stay in
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Bad air. - 6/24/2009
Ive been living in Phoenix 21 years. I dont have asthma or any respitory diseases. However I have a hard time breathing all year round.In the summer months the ozone is bad. Ozone irritates the lungs and inflames them like a sunburn. In the winter months the particulates are bad. Ive been an athlete my whole life. This not being able to breath in a healthy manner is very scary. When I leave the city for a few days,I feel great and can breath again. Most people dont have this much discomfort with the air,but it still effects
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Pluses and Minuses - 6/10/2009
I moved here four months ago and this city and state has it's pluses and minuses. The view is amazing, so many things to do, public transportation is amazing, cost of living is very cheap and the crime is low. Being only two and a half hours from mexico it does not feel like you are in america. The weather was good the first couple of months but has turned extremely hot and while their is no humidity hot is hot. The housing market and economy badly damaged and from the conservative leadership they refuse to take the bailout money to restore the economy as a result the deficit is over 6 billion dollars and eventually they will raise taxes!! At this time I would not recommend anyone moving here until the economy stablizes and if your not into heat it will not be for you or if,you are big on the american
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Phoenix - 6/8/2009
I moved to Phoenix from Michigan in 2005 and am a bit disappointed by my experience. Phoenix has some strong negatives. The heat is unbearable from late May to most of October. I don’t find the people to be very friendly either, and they don’t seem to have any desire to get to know you. Too many people seem reserved, unfriendly, uninteresting, materialistic, snooty and unhappy. Housing is not very attractive, where everything looks the same. I don’t know how people can tell their house from their neighbors. And then there is the bad air. Phoenix is not the best place for those suffering from bad allergies. Air pollution is especially bad in the summr. The crime is also high, due to the huge presence of illegal immigrants. Its hard to find someone who speaks English in McDonalds anymore—incredibly annoying. People in the Valley also have bad driving habits and road rage. Good paying jobs are few and far between, and the cost of living is way out of balance with incomes. The education
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Great city, great climate 9 months, terrrible econ - 6/6/2009
We have lived in Phoenix for over 40 years and up until now have considered it a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family except for the last few years. The drawbacks to Phoenix now as we see them are, 2nd worse housing market in the US, high crime rate due to closeness of Mexico border and too many gangs, heavy traffic and poor mass transit for the 5th largest city,terrible political climate(everybody fights with everybody and gets nothing done.)Both the state and the city deficits are sky high and taxes will most likley be going up. Cost of living high. If you are a young degeed professional or high tech you will love it here except in July and August. Just don't plan to retire here without substantial
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