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What BestPlaces Users Say about Victorville
Victorville is a city located in the high desert region of Southern California. It has a population of over 122,000 people and is known for its diverse community, affordable housing, and close proximity to popular attractions such as the Mojave National Preserve and Big Bear Lake. However, living in Victorville also has its challenges, including high crime rates and limited job opportunities.
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Victorville has both its pros and cons. Some residents praise the city for its affordable cost of living and friendly community. For example, user "Sara" states, "I've lived in Victorville for over 10 years and have never felt more at home. The people are welcoming and the cost of living is affordable compared to other cities in California." However, others mention the city's high crime rates and lack of job opportunities. User "John" shares, "Victorville has a lot to offer in terms of affordable housing, but the crime rate is concerning. It's also difficult to find decent job opportunities here."
Another aspect that is commonly mentioned in the reviews is the weather in Victorville. While some enjoy the dry and sunny climate, others find it unbearable. User "Maria" expresses, "I hate the heat in Victorville. It's hot almost all year round and I can't stand it. I wish there was more variety in the weather here." On the other hand, user "Mike" says, "I love the weather in Victorville. It's perfect for outdoor activities and the sunny days always put me in a good mood."
In addition to the city itself, many reviewers also mention the surrounding areas and the amenities they offer. User "Emily" writes, "One of the best things about living in Victorville is the close proximity to popular attractions like Big Bear Lake and Las Vegas. It's great to have these options for weekend getaways." However, some mention the lack of cultural and entertainment options in the city. User "Luis" comments, "You have to drive at least an hour to find decent shopping or entertainment options. It can get frustrating living in a city that feels so isolated."
Overall, user reviews about living in Victorville are mixed. While some appreciate the affordability and community feel, others mention the limitations and challenges that come with living in this particular place. As user "Sara" puts it, "Victorville may not be the perfect place, but it's home for me and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else."
based on 29 ReviewsGet to know Victorville with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Victorville
Never again - 9/16/2008
I lived in Victorville for almost three years, attended the junior college for about a year and a half. Victor Valley College is good for a JC, but there is really nothing else to recommend this place. High crime, traffic, poor city planning (you'll love those city streets that take you out to the middle of a field and simply end, or all those bottlenecks where three turn lanes merge into one), unfriendly people, one of the worst public library systems in California. On the plus side, its warm almost year round, and there's lots of shopping. But Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley and even up to Barstow are just dirt lots with only a few palms and joshua trees to add any beauty. Home prices are falling because people are leaving. I left Southern California for Northern California, and will never go back. If you gave me a million dollars and a mansion in Victorville I wouldn't live there again for six months. A dump, plain and simple. Next to San Bernardino, the worst place I have ever
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A high desert climate - 6/3/2008
Victorville is one of several cities in California's Mojave Desert. Many people think of sand dunes when they think of deserts but a high desert is quite different. While summers bake in 110+ degrees winters chill your bones with temps in the 20s. Another oddity is the amazing wind. The seasons are sprinkled with episodes of 50 mph gails that sand blast yout car windsheild leaving micro-pits that reflect the setting sun. People either love everything about this climate or hate everything about this climate, like the High Desert itself there is no
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Crime within our area - 1/13/2008
Please come join us for we have the destinct honor of being the prison capital of Ca. With our city councilmen and women who believe prison population is very important for our city survival. They have changed the face of our city with giving us the honor of having four prisons and they hopefully will go ahead and pass for another one on the books. So join us if you want and be part of the down fall of once was a good place to raise your
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Be afraid - 1/13/2008
We are now considered the prison capital of Ca. within Victorville you can either have your choice of a Juvenile, Federal, or State prison. And more are being considered for our area. So with four prisons all within a walking distance from each and more on the horizon come join us celebrate the prison capital of
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DON'T MOVE HERE!! - 10/17/2007
I've read all the comments and everything they have said is true. This place is awful! You can find some very small pockets that are okay like Spring Valley Lake or near Jess Ranch but other than that, the city sucks! Do not move here unless you're poor, on welfare, are a gang member, changing your career to a meth dealer, moving from Compton or need to move here because someone in your family just got transfered to the local federal
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Crime on the rise - 6/23/2007
Crime is increasing. When we moved here from Los Angeles we could leave our home unlocked and go for a walk. Now you leave donations on your driveway for the Salvation Army and someone will come and help themselves in a matter of
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Big mistake - 1/26/2007
My husband and our two small children moved here just about a year ago and I sooo regret it. We live not far from Silverado high school and weve had nothing but problems with the unruly kids in the area. Theres no employment up here to speak of theres drug deals going on at my next door neighbors and kids just walk in the street even if you honk and your right behind them, they totally ignore you. We mostly keep to our self's so we dont know but two of our neighbors and they've agreed the neighbor hood has gone down hill quickly. So if you dont mind that then the super hot summers and the freezing windy winters might get to you. So guess I'd just say stay away from any schools, Ive been told Apple Valley is
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Do not consider Victorville to move too - 12/24/2006
The costof living is high. The people are rude. Everyone of your neighbors willcompete with you about who has the best home, with all the home building going on,competition is at its high.Worst of all there are no over 10:00 dollar per hour paying jobs, seriously. The utility bills are extremely high and more than 80,000 people commute an hour away to get to work every
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