Its capital city, Phoenix, is the only city in the state to have a population of over 1 million. Developers have bought out the farm lands and are building high density tracts that are in stark contrast to the existing area, the orchards are all but disappeared but overall my experience here has been excellent.The state of Arizona has a total population of over 7 million people. The area around us is starting to grow rapidly. The irrigation makes for big trees and green grass so it just has a different feel out here. It has been amazing to raise children and teach them to grown their own food and raise their own livestock. ![]() It's more than community it's a bond, like family we really watch out for each other out here. Our neighbors are true friends, supportive and vigilant. The homes are all unique and the streets are pedestrian and horse friendly. I absolutely fell in love with the area and the rural lifestyle so when it came time to buy a place of my own and raise a family this is where we laid our roots. Read 940 reviewsĬurrent Resident: I grew up in nearby Litchfield Park in the 80's/90's and had a few friends from the Clearwater Farms neighborhood in Citrus Park. There are many transport options, from public transport to scooters, and walking!. Most of the people I've come across are very kind, and I feel very safe in Tempe! It is also very accessible, even if you don't have a car. The rent prices for apartments in the area can be a bit high, but I think that most of them are nice enough that the price is worth it. There are fun things to do indoors as well as outdoors, and some of my favorite places include Papago Park and Tempe Town Lake. As a student there, however, I really like that there is almost always something going on in town, and there are lots of fun places around! The summers in Tempe can be very hot, but winters are typically mild. It is a bit of a college town, since Arizona State University - Tempe is located there, so that may not be for everyone. Most of my experience is in Downtown Tempe, which is a very nice area. Other: In my opinion, Tempe is a wonderful place to live! The scenery is beautiful, and the community is lively. The reason why Gilbert was so special is being changed by outsiders. We do not want our community inundated with Californians. Now there are ugly apartment complexes on every corner and too many people have moved here from other states. That is a great thing for a city! The reason I did not give my rating five stars is because Gilbert has changed too much! There used to be open space and beautiful farm fields. The Mormons are just actively involved in their religion and their communities. That obviously has to do with the residents! Why not get to know the people that live here instead of judging everyone? FYI, there are double the amount of Catholics in Gilbert than Mormons, and other Christian religions are a higher percentage than Mormons too. Gilbert is known for being a wonderful place to live. I have read comments about a lack of diversity and complaints about those that are Mormon. Gilbert is a clean city with clean people. Read 76 reviewsĬurrent Resident: My husband and I grew up here. Other than that I highly recommend it for raising your children in a decent neighborhood. The rent has gone up it used to be more affordable when I moved here. ![]() Ahwatukee has a free shuttle that has a good route to get you around in Ahwatukee. We have a seniors community center they also have a pool. Pecos community park has a very nice pool with slides and they have a shaded area with a ramada that you can reserve for a party free of charge. very safe here compared to the rest of Phoenix. My son has been going to school here since kindergarten now he's in high school -very good schools! lots of shopping close by: JC Penny, Kohls, Ross, Marshalls, Burlington, Target, 2 Goodwill stores, and so much more. located near I-10 and 202 so easy to get across town from here. ![]() only 12 mins from the airport, 15 mins from downtown. it's one of the best neighborhoods in the Phoenix area. Current Resident: Moved here 12 years ago from Florida very happy its become a lot more diverse.
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