has anyone here ever

[Rocky]

lived in or been to phoenix az? im contemplating moving out there(following my family) even though ive

 

never been there. my next move hopefully will be to stay and i plan on raising my kids there. im just 

 

going off of what my brother is saying, although him and my dad will make a trip to really make their 

 

decision. im asking you guys because my work schedule wont allow me to make the trip. what say you?

[4Corners]

I have

 

never been there

 

but I heard it's 

 

nice 

[Anybodyhome]

I grew up in SoCal and visited there many times. There is no friggin' way I'd live there. Just too damn hot. 110 degrees with no humidity literally takes your breath away when you step outside.

[Rocky]

I have

 

never been there

 

but I heard it's 

 

nice 

 

i

 

have

 

heard

 

that 

 

also

[Rocky]

I grew up in SoCal and visited there many times. There is no friggin' way I'd live there. Just too damn hot. 110 degrees with no humidity literally takes your breath away when you step outside.

 

yeah i hear the heat sucks, but its pretty bad out here too. i work inside and dont really do any outdoor stuff so i dont think itll bother me too bad

[mr beauxjangles]

I think it depends heavily on what kind of built environment you prefer/value. Phoenix doesn't have a great downtown with a mix or retail, office, and residential. If you are looking for a good, walkable, urban environment...well, Phoenix isn't for you. It's changing in some areas but not very fast. If you place no value on that whatsoever, or on convenience via public transit, then it could be a good spot for you. The metro area in general is widely regarded as a great place for families - hence the massive influx of new residents in recent decades. There are some high quality school systems, housing is still relatively affordable in many areas, and there is still plenty of open space.

[nickzz]

definitely find the time to visit before you just pack up and move over there

[Inimicus]

Had a family member live in Scottsdale for a few years.

 

He used to say that the day after day after day of sunny skies gets depressing after a while.

[Mother Grabber]

it's further N of everywhere in Mexico, so it can't be that hot.

[Panthro]

I've been there numerous times. There are parts of PHX I like but I wouldn't ever want to live there.

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

No way that heat with no humidity is worse than heat with humidity like we have here in the Carolinas.

[4Corners]

why would

you ask a message board

commnuity about a

serious

life decision and move your

family there without visiting

first

[g5jamz]

It's hot.

 

And don't try to grow grass.

[Hawk]

way too hot for this guy