Which are some of the nicest suburbs of Phoenix? (Mesa: condos, houses)

[ducviloxi]

I have only heard of Scottsdale, what are the others?

Where are most of the IT jobs located in the Phoenix metro area? For a person contemplating a move from Los Angeles/Orange County what are the pros and cons of living in the Phoenix area?

[AZBradley]

Guadalupe seems nice!

[El_Waiboi]

Originally Posted by AZBradley

Guadalupe seems nice!

Maybe that's a joke?

Either way, there is nothing wrong with Guadalupe. It's a city very rich with its Mexican heritage, specifically the Yaqui tribe from Sonora, Mexico. It would also be somewhat convenient for commuting to Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale; on top of it low housing prices. But - I have a feeling that most people relocating to the valley may not necessarily be looking for a town so rich in it's Mexican and Indigenous culture.

My advice to the OP would be to spend a few hours searching on this site and Google-ing the following cities listed on this thread----> https://www.city-data.com/forum/phoen...-you-live.html

[observer53]

Phoenix has MANY "nice" suburbs. The advice above is correct. Do some reading and research on this site first, and then if you have specific questions and can give us some additional information about what you are looking for, then you can get lots of helpful answers.

"Pros and cons" of living in metro Phoenix is an entirely different subject. But, you'll find many threads that will give you information on that issue as well.

[mickey mouse is dead]

Ahwatukee Foothills is very nice! Chandler has some very nice house developments and good schools! Gilbert is desirable too but a little too far from Phoenix.

IT jobs, state and federal government are your best bets!

Pros of living Phoenix ? You get all the ammenities of a big city for a reasonable price, plus a very versatile and diverse state as long as scenery goes!

The cons? You get all the headaches of a big city too (e.g., traffic, sprawling, crime, etc...)

All in all, is a good place to live!

[Captain Bill]

I'm not sure how Guadalupe would qualify as one of the nicest suburbs in the Phoenix area.

On the east valley, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and NE Mesa around the Las Sendas area.

North central Gilbert is only 30 minutes from the airport, Old Town Scottsdale, and downtown Phoenix. The southern areas of Gilbert and the south east portions of Chandler are further than 30 minutes.

[Bondurant]

Originally Posted by El_Waiboi

Maybe that's a joke?

Either way, there is nothing wrong with Guadalupe. It's a city very rich with its Mexican heritage, specifically the Yaqui tribe from Sonora, Mexico. It would also be somewhat convenient for commuting to Tempe, Phoenix and Scottsdale; on top of it low housing prices. But - I have a feeling that most people relocating to the valley may not necessarily be looking for a town so rich in it's Mexican and Indigenous culture.

My advice to the OP would be to spend a few hours searching on this site and Google-ing the following cities listed on this thread----> https://www.city-data.com/forum/phoen...-you-live.html

Eh, it's quite dirty. I've never seen so much garbage in yards before. Ate at a good hot dog cart there, though.

OP, if you can afford to live in California you'd have your pick of places to live. You would probably prefer Phoenix or the East Valley but there's nice places all over. You really need to explore the area for yourself.

[liz451]

CaptainBill gave a great rundown. I will add that Paradise Valley is the absolute most expensive neighborhood/zip code in the Phoenix area. Also, certain areas of Arcadia can be quite high end - anything directly around Camelback Mountain specifically (PV on the north, Arcadia on the south).

South and Central Scottsdale are nice (and the area I live in) but not super high end. Central Scottsdale/"Old Town" has some very high end condos but for houses you're typically looking north of Indian Bend Rd.

[LS35a]

Arrowhead.

Right around north 75th ave to 59th ave by the 101.

[Jkgourmet]

And I will add what always needs to be said when considering where to reside in the Valley of the Sun. WHERE YOU WORK really needs to be the first consideration when looking at where to live.