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
Satan’s Home - 7/26/2018
If you want your life to start really going downhill, move here. If you’re a single woman, DO NOT move here. You will not be protected or treated equally by anyone of authority. This includes medical professionals and even other women.
If you have a good marriage now, that will change if you move here.
Men rule, police protect men over women, lawyers protect men and themselves. Most people who have money just cover up their drug habits at any one of the million expensive medical spas in the valley.
The old retirees are grumpy and hate everyone else who isn’t them. The Canadians who have bought up 3/4 of the snowbird housing, act as if local residents don’t belong.
Sound bitter? Yep! Are places what you make them to be? Yep! But not here. It’s a different mentality because there’s no trust, people are moving around too much, and nobody cares to get to know their neighbors.
Unless you’ve grown up here, are moving here with your own gang, already have a
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Plusses and minuses like everywhere - 6/30/2018
No place is perfect.
Weather is great 8 months of the year. Yes summer is hot, however just think of it as your winter anywhere else. You're basically on a reverse schedule from most of the country.
Sprawl is large, so it can be difficult to meet people b/c all your fellow workers scatter to all sides of the valley.
Cost of living is good, however the job market here pays very poorly, so if you have a good paying job you're kind of trapped b/c you most likely find the equivalent.
Traffic isn't that bad. It's like any other big city. Rush hour it's busy and non rush hour you can get around just fine.
Lots of illegals, though not as many as you'd think as they tend to goto California for all their benefits.
Not a walkable city, though they are trying to build up a city core along w/ the public transit.
You don't really know your neighbors as they always just go in their garage and
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You’d be wise to avoid moving here. - 6/17/2018
I moved from a large city to Phoenix and lived in various areas of the Valley for over 10 years. Moving to Arizona is something I’ll regret for the rest of my life. Life in AZ never felt “normal” to me. Please do your homework and see what this place is about before moving.
I felt so unsafe even living in what was considered a very “safe” and highly rated suburban community. In the Phoenix area we had our car vandalized several times and many things stolen from us. Also in Phoenix we had a guy clearly high on something attempting to enter our condo. It’s scary when you witness a murder sitting at a traffic light and see crime scenes regularly commuting to/from work. I have way more stories of things happening personally or to to someone I know. Much of the Valley in general is overrun with crime and criminals.
Education is of zero importance in Arizona. The recent teacher walkouts are the latest evidence of a broken education system. Arizona ranks very low in
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If I Had One Wish...... - 6/9/2018
I would wish I was a goldfish who would ride a unicycle with his fins and pop bubblegum that becomes bread for the homeless or something...... But really, no pun intended, if i had stayed homeless here for more than a year and not had any friends somewhere in the world, what reasons could I give for rating this place a 5 star?? I love it here, considering the overall
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Another Update, 1 Star Lost - 6/1/2018
Really, living in Phoenix is a sobering reality for myself and many others. It all depends on levels of tolerance among other things. From my other reviews, yes, I tend to ignore a lot of the bad but that's for mental health and sanity reasons.....
Another great source I've found even though misspellings and generalizations may abound, it's fairly sound and it's called areavibes.com Phoenix AZ. I go there often and it helps me stay sane with the way the heat is and to never get too optimistic
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Finally Free from Arizona - 5/27/2018
I lived in Phoenix for over 13 years, my husband was born and raised in Buckey. I agree with everything said that has to do with the negative, and only agree with a couple of positive comments. But let's not forget this: 1. Brown, beige, tan...you can't escape the color in the land, housing, shopping centers. There is NO color. Everything place the same. 2. Dry. Your skin literally begins to crack, and your eyes dry out easily. I would wake up with nose bleeds every day in the winter. 3. Dry EXCEPT, the months with Humidity. Someone says there's not that much, but when it's 100+ degrees and the Monsoons are going for 3 months, the humidity is staggering. I live in Florida, believe me, I know. 4. No water. There are drought conditions. Where is the water going to come from? What future is there for water in Arizona overall?? 5. I'm going to reiterate the issue with pollution. The smog is so bad that if you work in downtown Phoenix, you may start experiencing breathing problems or
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Great, If You're Not Racist - 5/6/2018
here's the thing: phoenix has a lot of mexicans, myself included. some of us are undocumented, some of us are migrant workers, and many are fully documented. if you're a racist weirdo who thinks "the illegals" are the reason the country is deteriorating, this is absolutely not the place for you.
with that being said, i actually really love phoenix. i've been here for 15 years, and central/downtown phoenix is probably my favorite place to live and experience. in my experience, it's substantially safer than other places in the valley (mesa is probably not a great place to be if you're looking for safety) & has a lot to offer people. people tend to be pretty friendly, but not engage you in unwanted conversation, which is the friendly sweet spot for me.
some quick facts:
- a lot of racists. a Lot of racists. there are racist people everywhere. it's wild. phoenix isn't usually as bad as some other, more-conservative states, so the racism tends to be
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Am I the only sane one here? - 4/22/2018
Alright so I am 21 and having been kicked out on the streets and homeless since 18 down in southeastern Arizona, 3 years later I can say I'm glad to have moved to this Central/Northern part of the state for various reasons. One, I had almost no connections, friends, etc from High School in Benson, AZ, and so I wasn't missing out on jack coming up to Phoenix. 2) I found out for myself that Phoenix Job Corps is poop, just don't go there. The "all-ethnicities" kids who are all colors treat it as if "everyone has a right to education but just make sure not to treat anyone new how you'd want to be treated", and since leaving that program I've found that attitude is kinda scattered high and low throughout the city, you just get to pick and choose if you're gonna engage in it or allow others to mess with you. 3) My fondest memories here still stand surprisingly: Getting physical MEPS for the Air Force at the YMCA here in downtown (although military eventually did not become my destination
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Happy with move to the metro - 2/19/2018
Many of the reviews on Phoenix are very generalized. The metro includes 4.5 million and huge variety of options across town. Worst part is obvious, the hot weather 4 months a year. Nice time to get away. We moved to the Valley from Minnesota and weather there was frigid at least 4 months a year. Very nice to have 299 sunny days a year! ASU is very dynamic and attracting employers to the area. Education ranking is disappointing but many of those who complain about the low teacher wages compared to California aren't factoring in significantly lower housing costs. Traffic is busy and busier in the winter but that's the story in every major city in the US. People are friendly and interested in starting friendships because like us, came from some place else. A newspaper article stated that most out of state folks come from California, Illinois and New York - all high tax, high cost of living states. We live in Paradise Valley adjacent to Scottsdale and I challenge anyone to come up
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Not that great - 1/19/2018
I moved from the suburbs of Denver CO to the suburbs of Phoenix AZ 3.5 years ago.
The Pro's:
The housing market is less expensive than Denver, Seattle, Portland OR and any place in California, though it's rapidly getting more expensive.
The weather from November through April is wonderful.
Some major companies have headquarters here such as Intel, Amazon, Discover and more tech companies that I can't think of at the moment.
The Con's:
It is so horribly hot between May through most of October that you run from one indoor location to another and still will sweat profusely.
Most here are so used to being hot that they set their air conditioning at about 85 degrees when it's 118 degrees outside which for me makes it miserable to go to anyone's home.
July and August is the monsoon season resulting in the weather being both hot and humid with torrential downpours for several months.
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