What is it like to live and work in Phoenix, Arizona?
Phoenix - 8 Answers
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Phoenix is a nice place to live. The people are nice compared to California and New York. There's a lot of entertainment. It is Very Hot in the summer time, but there's water parks and Lakes near by. Mexico, California and Vegas aren't to far from Phoenix. Good nightlife in Scottsdale and Tempe. You'd be surprised to meet some one that's born and raised here. There's people from all over that have moved to Phoenix. Unlike California, there isn't any nice scenic drives unless you go up north to Sedona/Flagstaff/Payson. So you can't just get up on a Sunday morning a take a nice drive without having to drive 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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well its going to be about 110 degrees to day, the lightning storms are awesome, other than that its a rat infested city just like new york, crime ect,, everybody gets out of town to relax
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I was born and raised in Arizona - lived their until I was 25. I was a rare native. I'm partial to Phoenix because I was born there but I think it's a pretty great place to live. The economy is pretty good so the cost of living is not bad at all. You can easily find an affordable apartment to rent or a house to buy (although, the market did just jump a little on houses but it is still pretty good compared to California) Phoenix is a major city so there are plenty of work opportunities (mainly in the service sector such as customer service, teaching, police, fire dept, construction, etc) There is lots of shopping and hiking and sports. The people are pretty nice and there's great dancing, dining, drinking, etc in Scottsdale, Tempe and parts of Phoenix. It's hot but at least it's a dry heat - unlike the mugginess here in New York. If you get sick of the desert you can always drive up to Prescott or Flagstaff for a cooler climate. I moved away because I needed a change of scenery and wanted to pursue publishing but I'm sure that I will one day be back there.
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It's hot! But that's easy to get used to after a few years. The weather is perfect between late October to May. There is diverse bunch of people here and for people like me who are in a multi racial marriage with bi-racial children, it's great. People can be very easy going and there is a lot to do when the weather is good. The surrounding cities are community based and you can always find a job and place to live. You can still buy a house for $150,000.! It's growing a lot and our Air Quality is not the best but I can tell you, I have much better life and am raising my kids a lot easier than I would if I was still in California!
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I think Phoenix is a great place to live. My sister lived in Tempe from 1984-1989. It always felt like home to me...even in the Summertime when its 110 degrees. Im actually moving to Mesa on August 9th...I found a quaint 1 bedroom cottage (house) in a place called "Monte Vista Village Resort". You should check it out!!! Talk to Mary or Debbie in the office..they are awesome people to talk to. Im moving from California to Arizona because the cost of living is cheaper and the people are just as sweet as pie. Also, jobs in Arizona are booming right now...I have gotten back to back to back phone calls about jobs and have not gotten one call here in California in over a month. Take my word...if you are going to move to Arizona...you want to look on Broadway Road south to Elliott. There are alot of apartments for rent at a really good price and houses for rent. I think you will find it is worth living and working in the Phoenix Metro area.
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not bad not good to many illegals to many different people from every where wages OK i guess it is hot most of the time people are rude i wouldn't go near Phoenix unless i have too bums laying around dirty old check into areas like surprise awesome place stay away from Glendale old side phoenix is OK if you pick right area other wise lots of Spanish that don't speak English i have been here most of my life and i would leave in a minute if it come about.
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Phoenix is very busy...but on the upside there's tons to do if you want to have a good time.Stay away from West and South phoenix; pretty dirty and riddled with illegals/bums/prostitutes and drug addicts.The rest of Phoenix is alright .
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Traffic is always busy on the freeways. Lots of people. Lots of golf parks,parks, etc. We are moving back to Washington state because of our families, and a job. Phoenix is a good memory I will not miss it.
Phoenix - 8 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Phoenix is a nice place to live. The people are nice compared to California and New York. There's a lot of entertainment. It is Very Hot in the summer time, but there's water parks and Lakes near by. Mexico, California and Vegas aren't to far from Phoenix. Good nightlife in Scottsdale and Tempe. You'd be surprised to meet some one that's born and raised here. There's people from all over that have moved to Phoenix. Unlike California, there isn't any nice scenic drives unless you go up north to Sedona/Flagstaff/Payson. So you can't just get up on a Sunday morning a take a nice drive without having to drive 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2 :
well its going to be about 110 degrees to day, the lightning storms are awesome, other than that its a rat infested city just like new york, crime ect,, everybody gets out of town to relax
3 :
I was born and raised in Arizona - lived their until I was 25. I was a rare native. I'm partial to Phoenix because I was born there but I think it's a pretty great place to live. The economy is pretty good so the cost of living is not bad at all. You can easily find an affordable apartment to rent or a house to buy (although, the market did just jump a little on houses but it is still pretty good compared to California) Phoenix is a major city so there are plenty of work opportunities (mainly in the service sector such as customer service, teaching, police, fire dept, construction, etc) There is lots of shopping and hiking and sports. The people are pretty nice and there's great dancing, dining, drinking, etc in Scottsdale, Tempe and parts of Phoenix. It's hot but at least it's a dry heat - unlike the mugginess here in New York. If you get sick of the desert you can always drive up to Prescott or Flagstaff for a cooler climate. I moved away because I needed a change of scenery and wanted to pursue publishing but I'm sure that I will one day be back there.
4 :
It's hot! But that's easy to get used to after a few years. The weather is perfect between late October to May. There is diverse bunch of people here and for people like me who are in a multi racial marriage with bi-racial children, it's great. People can be very easy going and there is a lot to do when the weather is good. The surrounding cities are community based and you can always find a job and place to live. You can still buy a house for $150,000.! It's growing a lot and our Air Quality is not the best but I can tell you, I have much better life and am raising my kids a lot easier than I would if I was still in California!
5 :
I think Phoenix is a great place to live. My sister lived in Tempe from 1984-1989. It always felt like home to me...even in the Summertime when its 110 degrees. Im actually moving to Mesa on August 9th...I found a quaint 1 bedroom cottage (house) in a place called "Monte Vista Village Resort". You should check it out!!! Talk to Mary or Debbie in the office..they are awesome people to talk to. Im moving from California to Arizona because the cost of living is cheaper and the people are just as sweet as pie. Also, jobs in Arizona are booming right now...I have gotten back to back to back phone calls about jobs and have not gotten one call here in California in over a month. Take my word...if you are going to move to Arizona...you want to look on Broadway Road south to Elliott. There are alot of apartments for rent at a really good price and houses for rent. I think you will find it is worth living and working in the Phoenix Metro area.
6 :
not bad not good to many illegals to many different people from every where wages OK i guess it is hot most of the time people are rude i wouldn't go near Phoenix unless i have too bums laying around dirty old check into areas like surprise awesome place stay away from Glendale old side phoenix is OK if you pick right area other wise lots of Spanish that don't speak English i have been here most of my life and i would leave in a minute if it come about.
7 :
Phoenix is very busy...but on the upside there's tons to do if you want to have a good time.Stay away from West and South phoenix; pretty dirty and riddled with illegals/bums/prostitutes and drug addicts.The rest of Phoenix is alright .
8 :
Traffic is always busy on the freeways. Lots of people. Lots of golf parks,parks, etc. We are moving back to Washington state because of our families, and a job. Phoenix is a good memory I will not miss it.
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