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What BestPlaces Users Say about Tucson
Tucson, Arizona is a city located in the southern region of the state, known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, beautiful desert landscapes, and warm weather. It is also home to the University of Arizona and has a growing economy. With its unique characteristics, many people have chosen to call Tucson their home. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Tucson, we will summarize and include excerpts from various user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
According to user "Rachel O.", who has lived in Tucson for 6 years, "Living in Tucson is like living in a colorful and diverse community. The people are friendly and welcoming, and there's always something to do, whether it's exploring the downtown area or hiking in the nearby mountains." This sentiment is echoed by user "Sammy G.", who has been a resident for 10 years, stating that "Tucson has a small-town feel with all the amenities of a big city. It's a great place to raise a family with plenty of parks and family-friendly events."
While many enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Tucson, there are also some challenges that come with living in the desert. As user "Mark T." shares, "The summers can be brutal with temperatures well over 100 degrees, but the rest of the year is pleasant. Just be prepared for monsoon season and dust storms." Similarly, user "Maria D." adds, "The cost of living is also on the rise in Tucson, and it can be challenging to find affordable housing options."
Despite these challenges, many still find Tucson to be a great place to call home. As user "Liz W." describes, "Tucson has a unique charm and character that you won't find in other cities. The food scene is amazing, and there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy. Plus, the sunsets are simply breathtaking." From its welcoming community to its diverse amenities, Tucson has left a positive impression on many of its residents.
based on 287 ReviewsGet to know Tucson with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Tucson
Tucson - The Best place on earth - 3/16/2015
There are so many things to do here in the sunny Old Pueblo. First you can start the day with a hike in Sabino Canyon, enjoy the snow melt running through the canyons and see the changes in landscape from desert floor to soaring pines in the sky. Take a stroll on the University of Arizona campus, stroll Starr Pass resort in the volcanic Tucson Mountains. With 365 days of Sunshine the pools are always the place to be. There are so many great resort pools in Tucson like the Ritz Carlton in Marana, Ventana and La Paloma in the Catalina Foothills. The dude ranch at Tanque Verde Ranch. Take a horse into the Rincon mountain sunrise and sunset. Eat a cowboy steak under the stars around the fire. This place is beautiful. The school systems are getting better. As a TUSD student myself I can vouch first hand. They are not the best, but not the worst either. I had a great school experience here. Not to mention the Greatest university in the world is here. U of A!!! The golf, shopping, dining,
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Think again before you move here! - 2/14/2015
The schools are some of the worst in the country. I am a K-12 educator working in the Sunnyside District, so I know first hand how bad it is. Furthermore, the weather is wicked hot in the summer and all real activity dies. Everyone wants to get the heck out of here, and businesses either suffer or close up every summer because nobody with money stays. It's very hard to have gainful employment here and vandalism and theft are the top crimes. It's a very grungy city and the planning (if you could call it that) is inadequate. Roads are full of potholes and adequate drainage when we have monsoonal floods is absent! Parts of Speedway and Grant could destroy your car! What I do like about Tucson is the bike paths, but that's about it.People, unless you like being poor and having your things stolen and damaged, STAY AWAY! I'm looking for my way
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Valley Fever - 2/13/2015
I once lived in Tucson for about 2 years back in the 60's. I've been living in California for the last 50 years but it is very expensive. I always liked Tucson and I would really like to move back for retirement. But I am very worried about Valley Fever. I'm 63 years old with asthma. How much of a risk would I be taking by moving back to Tucson? California is nice but I love the Sonoran Desert. And you just can't beat an Arizona sunset. Thank you.
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Not for us. - 2/5/2015
Move here -if you like the mountains or want to live by the mountains, biking, warm weather, want to retire, Small town feel, want to wear shorts everywhere you go and I mean everywhere, potholes, lots of white trash trailer parks, can't get enough of the million saguaros and never wanting to visit the other side of city because lack of freeways. There are lots bars here and no nightclubs to get excited about. By the way if you have nonwhite friends like I do tell them they are not warmly welcomed.
Don't move here if- you are expecting excitement, want classier malls, nightlife, nice restaurants, like to dress up or a more cosmopolitan feel, and easy freeway access.
Don't make the same mistake I did. Before you move here write a list of expectations and visit for 1 week mon-fri and you will see what I mean. Been living here for 3 years time to go. The best about tucson is that you are 1.5 hours from Phoenix.
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Tucson - 12/29/2014
Tucson seems like it is two different cities: one dirty and run-down, the other is upscale and beautiful. I have lived here for about 2.5 years and have a love hate relationship with Tucson. The weather for about 6-7 months of the year is great! but the summer of 100+ weather seems to never end (May-Sept). With little kids, it does really seem like you are stuck inside during this time. There are some places to go but it almost seems like the flip side of a winter somewhere in the midwest where you cant do much for the winter months. And the roads are horrible! Most are 20-30 years old without upkeep. And nobody has any grass. I miss the grass! If you have kids, you must avoid the TUSD like the plague. Thank goodness for the Vail, Catalina, and Oro Valley school districts (which are some of the best in the state; Vail is actually rated the best in AZ). Again, this goes back to my point of two different cities
The foothills and the north are very nice and the Tucson has great
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Amazing place to live - 12/27/2014
Don't listen to a word about people who think Tucson sucks, it doesn't, I don't know what all the negative hype on the internet is all about, but I don't think anyone has really stayed in Tucson longer than a month. I lived here for a few years because I got a job offer. First of all, it's very spread out, Pima county is the same size as Maricopa County, which is the metropolitan area of Phoenix, but it's at least four times as small, though metropolitan Tucson is growing, there are over 1 million people living in the metropolitan area. Second is the scenery, Tucson is arguably just as beautiful as Denver, but is a way better place to stay, there are good views everywhere. The people in Tucson are also really friendly and nice, I have no idea what the other people are talking about when they say there are homeless and shady people everywhere in Tucson. Third is the weather, people say it's extremely hot and is 115 degrees, first of all I can tell you that is complete lie, the highest
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I lived in Tucson all my life - 11/18/2014
And I have no idea why someone would choose to live here. My parents were headed to California and stopped here in Tucson and decided they liked the parched and dusty desert instead. In Tucson there are only a few places to make money: Raytheon, the University of Arizona and in the medical field. I have been told in job interviews that they pay so little you can keep your food stamps and AHCCCS (which I don't have because I'm single with no children). Arizona also ranks 49 out of 50 for our public education. Great if you are retired but if you have kids, plan to home school.
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Tucson is a great place to live - 11/2/2014
I can only reiterate what a previous reviewer said to those who can find nothing but bad things to say about Tucson: LEAVE!! Get out now! We don't need you. It's the people with bad attitudes who drag Tucson down.
I am a long long shot from being a wealthy person yet I find Tucson to be a great place to live... and I live in what is considered "central" Tucson... in other words, not out in the suburbs.
I'm not going to spend the time to list all the pros of Tucson, but there are many. Yes, Tucson has some problems too - what city doesn't?! But if one is interested in Tucson as a place to live, do the research yourself - come and visit us and make up your own mind. Moving to Tucson was the best decision of my life and I say that without exaggeration. It could be for you too, but you've got to make a little effort - both before you move here and when you move here. Your home is what you make of it and Tucson makes it very easy, in my opinion, to carve out a
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Proceed With Caution - 10/21/2014
If you can afford housing in the foothills or gated communities, you may have a better experience here as this shields you from the homeless at every corner and trash accumulating at the roadside throughout most of the city. Coming from the airport, shuttle vans move the resort and spa bound through ugly and worn south Tucson. The roads are of poor quality with multiple pot holes. The roadway system is outdated and unable to move traffic about efficiently which results in too many cases of road rage. Angry people. Many operating in survival mode. Disengaged and disconnected heavy spirits who reflect the surrounding of waste and hopelessness. A lack of pride is evident as there is no effort being made to make the city look more appealing.
The agreeable weather most of the year and beauty of the desert do not make up for all the negatives, we sure have tried though.
Not a good place to raise a family. Poor school systems and AZ spends little on students. Research and look
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Saddlebrooke - 9/23/2014
You can't beat the weather most of the year if you live at 3500 feet to 5500 feet. Saddlebrooke AZ is
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