What BestPlaces Users Say about Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona is a city known for its warm climate, luxury resorts, and vibrant arts and culture scene. It boasts a population of over 250,000 and has been named one of the best places to live in the United States. With its picturesque desert landscape and modern amenities, it's no surprise that many people choose to call Scottsdale home.
Several user reviews on the website BestPlaces.net offer insight into what it's like to live in Scottsdale. From the cost of living to the overall community atmosphere, here are some excerpts from four different reviews:
1. User name: Michael
"I've lived in Scottsdale for over 10 years and absolutely love it. The weather is amazing, the people are friendly, and there's always something to do. The only downside is that it can be expensive to live here, but the quality of life makes it worth it."
2. User name: Sarah
"Scottsdale is a great place for families, with top-rated schools, parks, and family-friendly events. The community is very welcoming and there's a strong sense of pride in the city. My kids love growing up here."
3. User name: David
"I moved to Scottsdale for work and have been pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy living here. The downtown area has a great mix of restaurants and shops, and there's always something happening. The only thing I don't love is the traffic during peak season."
4. User name: Jessica
"Scottsdale is a beautiful city, but it can feel a bit superficial at times. There is a lot of focus on appearances and material possessions. However, once you find your niche and make some genuine connections, it's a great place to live and work."
based on 84 ReviewsGet to know Scottsdale with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Scottsdale
Scottsdale Is an Amazing Place for Golfers - 5/30/2013
I love Scottsdale! It is a cosmopolitan city which has 300 days of sunshine per year and over 50 golf courses in the area. Whether you are a novice or a PGA pro, there is a golf course just perfect for you. Many of the courses have great junior golf programs so it is something that the whole family can do together. No other city offers the same lifestyle for
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Scottsdale Climate - 12/17/2012
I relocated to this area for a short time to attend school for one semester. For me anything over 85 degrees is too hot. From start of August thru late November the area was, in my opinion, too hot. Hey December has been nice. And yes I knew what weather to expect, but as I stated earlier it was for one semester of school. Due to the very hot summers I would not choose to live in this area.
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Arrogant/artifical people and frighteningly HOT - 3/2/2012
Scottsdale is way overrated. Some of the people are egotistical, pretentious and overly concerned about appearances(eg; their BMW or SUV or their ripped waistline or their huge, ostentatious house). The neighborhoods are like ghost towns b/c it is so HOT that everyone stays inside or sit in their back yards under their awnings w/ their automatic
'misters' b/c it too hot to swim in the pool. The general population often look weathered and wizened and much older than their stated years d/t the never ending sun. Look at other states that have much more to offer in way of housing, climate and
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Scottadale , the best place to live or visit - 2/1/2012
Scottsdale, AZ, best winter, spring,fall climate. Ok summer you need to get out but the desert there is stunning. The homes are gorgeous in the North Scottsdale region particulary , up in Troon and Boulders area. You can't beat anything north of Pima or 101. The blanket of mtns that
provide some of the most gorgeous colors as day turns to night. Those that think this is ugly have no appreciation or understanding of the desert.
I also think the entire west style of decor, simple, elegant, non cluttered beats anything I 've ever seen in the mid west. People in the middle of the country are still decorating llike 1980. They don't tend to move with the times and they have crap everywhere in their homes. Less is more people!
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A place to visit but not to live - 5/19/2011
This area is one of the ugliest I have seen in my life. Yes, there are small areas of greenery and perhaps a few flowers but for the most part the heat kills everything but the cacti. April still gets hot(up to 104 degrees) and in May you wait for the sun to set so the air will cool off,but it never does get cooler. The summer months are oppressively hot and if you're on a diet that is great because the heat can make you feel nauseous most of the day unless you stay inside. Then there's the constant sun...rain is healthy and rain is good for the earth and for people and plants and yet it almost never rains. Driving on the highways you have a constant headache as the intense sun reflects off the concrete,the cars in front of you,the cars in back of you (where I have to flip my rearview mirror to night vision to block the glare) and this is w/ sunglasses on. Oh, and the surrounding brown mountains where not one thing grows? Depressing,barren and desolate.
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I dont like Scottsdale. - 1/20/2011
I moved to Scottsdale from Michigan in 2005. As my friends and family were leaving Michigan, my cousins in Scottsdale convinced me on how great Arizona was. So I gave it a try. It has been very disappointing at best. I wont be totally cruel to Scottsdale. It has great restaurants and swanky shops, but that’s where the good ends.
Forget the misconception of the good weather because it isnt what it is cracked up to be. The oppressive heat keeps you indoors for 5 months at a time, making you a prisoner in your own home. There is no variation of seasons at all, unlike most of the country. It’s sunny all the time, with very little overcast, and no rain. A person needs cloudy days every now and then to keep their sanity. And the thing Scottsdale is best know for—golf—is only done during the winter months when you can actually step outside.
The people give Scottsdale a bad name. They are lame, unfriendly, pretentious and fake. I am an extrovert who likes meeting
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Scottsdale - Fun & Sun 350 days a Year! - 1/5/2011
What do you enjoy? Golf, Tennis, Hiking, Biking? How about world class shopping and dining? Whatever your definition of fun is, Scottsdale has it all. Want know why we are among the fastest growing communities in the nation? Check out all we have to
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