Mesa - compares to what other city?

[observer53]

Originally Posted by kmorgida

We like the house styles in Gilbert/Chandler/Mesa more than what we were seeing in Tempe. Tempe they seemed older and a lot only had carports. I don't remember what area in Tempe those were but I will check on South Tempe, thank you.

If I end up having to work in downtown/camelback/Scottsdale area do you think my commute would be anymore than an hour each way? Obvi this will change on a day to day depending on how well people decide to drive.

Also out here on some freeways the HOV lanes can also be used by drivers who pay a fee with a transponder to use them. Does Phoenix have anything like that?

You were definitely looking in the wrong part of Tempe, but I don't know your budget.


No, you cannot use the carpool lanes unless you have two or more in the vehicle or have an alternative fuel vehicle with the appropriate license plate (of which no more are available, unless things have changed)


You should be okay with an hour as long as you don't go too far east in Mesa.

[kmorgida]

Originally Posted by observer53

You were definitely looking in the wrong part of Tempe, but I don't know your budget.


No, you cannot use the carpool lanes unless you have two or more in the vehicle or have an alternative fuel vehicle with the appropriate license plate (of which no more are available, unless things have changed)


You should be okay with an hour as long as you don't go too far east in Mesa.

Thank you that is helpful. Our budget is $300k 3 bed 2 bath at least.

[Java Jolt]

Originally Posted by Ivory Lee Spurlock

Mesa is 2nd largest suburb in the United States.
Long Beach, California is the largest suburb.
Arlington, Texas is #3.

Mesa has some things in common with Arlington especially size-wise and distance-wise from the main city.