Review of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona


climate & housing
Star Rating - 11/24/2010
We had a vacation home in White Mountain summer homes area. The climate in summer is nicer than in the deserts of south AZ. Homes/cabins are a bit expensive,(we sold a 100 sq ft cabin on 1/2 acre for $98,000 in 2004. There are many retired people who live there year-round, but snow can be a problem if you do not live off a paved street. I felt that it was "a resort area", and not a place where you make a permanent commitment to establishing a home for the rest of your life. The attitude is one of "I mind my own business, and you do the same". You have to be self-sufficient here or have the money to pay for everything you might need. Don't count on friendly neighbors.
BJ | Kingston, OK
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In 11 years, the above review has not changed much. In my opinion, it is a very truthful assertion of the area. I am retired, and living here is affordable for me. Many of my neighbors are "seasonal" residents. The town does appear to need the summertime influx of people to survive, financially, however, coming from a suburb of a major metro in the midwest, I came here for the quiet in fall, winter and spring. I'm not wealthy, I shovel myself out in the winter. But that's nothing new for me and not a huge deal. I watch the weather and prepare, so I am never left "stranded" if I don't get myself shoveled out right away. The neighbors are not like where I come from either, but I am learning to adapt to that.
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