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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
Real Estate Fraud in Victorville, CA - 2/14/2021
Real Estate Agents from company MVP Realty SoCal, Teresa Roberts and Mona Patel in VICTORVILLE, CA commit scam, extortion, conspiracy, and fraud resulting in a 15 million dollar lawsuit, Lawsuit Case #20STCV13284.
This one is headed right for the Supreme Court. Business partners, Real Estate Agent Teresa Roberts DRE License #01996900 and Mona Patel DRE#01834500 are brokers for company MVP Realty SoCal. Allegedly, they both concealed DUAL AGENCY in a mult-million dollar transaction for a property on the famous Melrose Ave in Hollywood, California at address 4867 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA 90029. Property owner Sona Patel,M.D., had not a clue about their dual agency representation until she saw the double commission listed on the escrow closing statement at the end of escrow. At a purchase price of $3,200,000 that’s a hefty dual commission they kept secret. Surprisingly, their concealment of dual agency was very minor in comparison to their other fraudulent
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Bunch of whiners!!! The high desert FTW! - 8/23/2018
I'm so sick of all "This isn't the Victorville or High Desert it was back when I grew up here in the 80's or 70's!" reviews and comments on local online community forums. Newsflash! This WORLD isn't what it used to be ANYWHERE! Time changes every community. I moved up here in 2005. I was SO excited about my BRAND NEW home and kids blue ribbon award winning school and the fact that living in a much more affordable area I could afford to stay home with my kids.
Then I made the mistake of reading all the comments on every news story involving crime in the online paper news site. With each one I read from commentators stating how HORRIBLE this place has gotten. My kids were in grade school and I read horror stories about the middle school they'd be attending. "There are fights every day. Including parents fighting students in the parking lot and lock downs almost on the daily because its TERRIBLE." I was beside myself. I sold my tiny little house in Rowland Heights to move
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Gang crime, low wages, disparity everywhere. - 1/6/2018
In the early 2000s lots of cheap homes were built which attracted a lot of people from east LA and other terrible areas. Soon after the first gang unit was created in the local police and graffiti became a normal sight. I left Victorville in 2009 and every time I have visited since, it has become worse and worse. Do not enroll your kids in public school here. Gang violence was a regular thing at my highschool and police had to stop riots on multiple occasions on campus. The last time I visited was 2014. It literally feels like walking through east LA. Lots of people with face tattoos stare you down in public and young men waving gang signs in residential neighborhoods is an everyday thing. I visited the mall in 2014 and walked out immediately due to the obvious gang presence EVERYWHERE. My friends who decided to stay are still working for $10 and hour and there is very little mobility in the economy
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Nope - 8/23/2017
Huge influx of people moving to the area from San Bernardino, bringing with them gangs and crime. Drive-by shootings, robberies, murders, drugs (so much meth). It seems everyone is on welfare or unemployment, yet you see job postings everywhere. Yeah, it's affordable but it's dangerous and crowded.
If you must move the VV, find a place in Spring Valley Lake or one of the other little communities and do all of your shopping and errands in Apple Valley or Hesperia.
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Climate - 8/30/2014
Very dry. A couple of inches of rain and snow each year. Each decade or so either the rain or snow triples in volume, crippling the area for a day or two (flash flooding, icing up of bridges,
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I just moved here... whats not to love - 6/14/2011
I just moved her from Long beach and haven't had a single problem. the city dies at night its so quiet I get scared. I haven't seen a single drug dealer or a gang member and Being from Long Beach and living in a good neighborhood by the Beach I've still seen worse then what happens in Victorville. I see tons of job opening but I guess everyone's too good for retail jobs. The cost of living is so low that I can actually work retail and afford my own home. I was making 12 a hr in Long beach and my boy friend was making 14 a hr and we could barely afford gas, food, and clothes for our son let alone our 1800 mortgage for a 2 bed room house that literally was falling apart six months after we bought it. You should be happy. you obviously haven't been to long beach and you would think its a good city with its million dollar homes but its full of three types of gangs that love to kill each other off and any kids or elders that get in their way and police who will tell you that the area is
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WORST PLACE - 2/24/2011
OUR FAMILY HAS LIVE IN THE HIGH DESERT SINCE 1986 AND WE ARE HISPANIC. THIS WAS A PLACE WERE YOU WANTED TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN WE ALL HAD HUGE FAMILYS, THERE WAS NEVER ANY RACIAL COMMENTS MADE BY ANYONE. IT WAS A VERY NICE COMMUNITY AND WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CITY TRYING TO SELL THE LAND TO ANY RIDUCOLOUS PROJECT , THE STREET WERE ALWAYS A MESS AND THIER WAS ALWAYS A CRIMINAL ELEMENT WITH OVER 480 CHILD MOLESTER EVERY WHERE SO WE ALL NEW NEVER LEAVE OUR CHILDREN ALONE.BUT YEA THINGS ARE DIFINITLY DIFFERENT NOW AND ALL THE COMMENTS YOU READ ARE TRUE. BUT IT PISSES ME OFF THAT EVERYONE SAYS WERE MOVING INSTEAD OF STICKING AROUND AND CLEANING IT UP . WE ALL STRIFE FOR THE NICE PARKS , STREET AND SIDE WALKS.AND TO ALL THE CRIMINALS YOU SHOULD HAVE STAYED DOWN THE HILL ,IF YOU MOVED HERE TO GET AWAY FROM THE HARRASMENT YOU SHOULD HAVE CHANGED YOUR EVIL WAYS . IM STUCK HERE AND I WILL PROBABLY NEVER LEAVE THE HIGH DESSERT
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What a disaster Victorville has become - 1/1/2011
Victorville is one of the worst cities in California. It's hot, crowded and full of riff raff. Gang Bangers and Illegal's are everywhere. Jobs are none existent and its the epitome of the welfare state. The City and State have done an embarresssly poor job with the former George AFB. That could have been an economic gold mine but it was bafooned and mismanaged into bankruptcy. What a disaster Victorville has become. I cannot wait to get out of here.
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Enter If you Dare!!! - 10/5/2008
I have lived here my entire life, born in Apple Valley California (neighboring Victorville.) My entire family has live here since the early sixties. I am only 25 but can not wait to leave here. As a single white female I find every day to be scarier and scarier. We are home to the seventh worst wal-mart in the nation. We are also home to the many Prisions and the best hospital in the High Desert, DEATH Valley opps! I mean Desert Valley ;-). Housing is cheap but consequently gang members, drug dealers and all out bums come along with the cheap housing. I am scarred of live here any more and am making plans to move ASAP. The plus sides are nice weather, close to vegas, the beach and mountains, good shopping. If you don't mind dogging a few bullets or having your house broken into then Victorville is the place for you! Good
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