Should I Even Bother Moving to Phoenix? (Tucson, Oracle: apartments, leases)

[eman12771]

Originally Posted by Hschlick84

I'd try Albuquerque first and see if that fits the bill. Wait until the housing bubble ends, then check back.

Might be a good idea. I was also looking into El Paso!

[Ex New Yorker]

Originally Posted by eman12771

Mind be a good idea. I was also looking into El Paso!

If you don't mind crime then Albuquerque might be okay.

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With a crime rate of 71 per one thousand residents, Albuquerque has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 14.

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Crime in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime) Albuquerque violent crime is 51.0. (The US average is 22.7) Albuquerque property crime is 85.3. (The US average is 35.4) NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category. Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault.

[ClassicCarFamily]

Have you looked into Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage area? Its really nice there as well. I think its the same type of weather as Phoenix. We had relatives that lived in the Phoenix area. I remember they didn't like the scorpions. They said the scorpions were a real issue and rattlers in their garage and driveway. Just something to think about...

[DetroitN8V]

Originally Posted by ClassicCarFamily

Have you looked into Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage area? Its really nice there as well. I think its the same type of weather as Phoenix. We had relatives that lived in the Phoenix area. I remember they didn't like the scorpions. They said the scorpions were a real issue and rattlers in their garage and driveway. Just something to think about...

LOL, does anyone like scorpions? They're easily controlled and it doesn't sound like this guy is interested in living in the outskirts where they can be primarily found. Palm Springs is a good suggestion.

[popwar]

I was once in your state of mind like many have been. Tired of the crappy winter weather where you live while seeing no opportunity where you currently live , and longing for a change of scenery , weather and life overall. Phoenix was a dream of mine for a few years and I've been here for almost 8 months. The summer heat isnt my thing anymore , but I will say the job opportunities here are plentiful in certain careers. I'll be going back to SC for a mild 4 seasons rather than just summer and a chilly spring. Just a perspective to think about if weather is the main factor. Phoenix heat = Oven.

[locolife]

Originally Posted by popwar

I was once in your state of mind like many have been. Tired of the crappy winter weather where you live while seeing no opportunity where you currently live , and longing for a change of scenery , weather and life overall. Phoenix was a dream of mine for a few years and I've been here for almost 8 months. The summer heat isnt my thing anymore , but I will say the job opportunities here are plentiful in certain careers. I'll be going back to SC for a mild 4 seasons rather than just summer and a chilly spring. Just a perspective to think about if weather is the main factor. Phoenix heat = Oven.

Sorry can't help but chuckle at the comment that you can't take the Phoenix heat anymore after 8 full months here. I was thinking you were going to say 8 years or 18 years. I'm on year 20 but wouldn't go anywhere else.

Best of look back in SC, by the way is that Southern California or South Carolina?

[popwar]

Originally Posted by locolife

Sorry can't help but chuckle at the comment that you can't take the Phoenix heat anymore after 8 full months here. I was thinking you were going to say 8 years or 18 years. I'm on year 20 but wouldn't go anywhere else.

Best of look back in SC, by the way is that Southern California or South Carolina?

South Carolina. There's more reason for the move than just the heat. For someone that doesn't do much strenuous activity outside they will probably be fine here.

[Tall Traveler]

Originally Posted by popwar

South Carolina. There's more reason for the move than just the heat. For someone that doesn't do much strenuous activity outside they will probably be fine here.

Lived a few few years in Greenville, SC and enjoyed it immensely, I would consider retiring there if it wasn't so far from my kids and grand kids in Seattle and Phoenix. That Greenville climate is a mildish 4 season climate that is pretty bearable. I love it here in Phoenix but I agree with many of the posters sentiment that at some price point, it's just too expensive to justify moving to Phoenix.

[locolife]

Originally Posted by popwar

South Carolina. There's more reason for the move than just the heat. For someone that doesn't do much strenuous activity outside they will probably be fine here.

I bike about 4,000 miles per year, spend about 2 hours 4 days per week outside here either in the morning or evenings all summer long. I'm not sure what you mean by strenuous but I'd consider climbing the trails around the mountain preserves pretty strenuous.

My only experience in SC was last summer on a beach trip with friends, the combination of heat/humidity crushed my soul. I did last about 45 minutes but thanks to a recent hurricane or tropical the single-track was chalk full of debris from the trees. Wasn't a fan of all the snakes either, not sure what they are but they move a helluva lot faster than any rattler or gopher snake I've ran into here.

But glad you've found what works for you, I know PHX isn't for everyone and it's interesting to me how people evaluate it versus other places.

[Tall Traveler]

Originally Posted by locolife

I bike about 4,000 miles per year, spend about 2 hours 4 days per week outside here either in the morning or evenings all summer long. I'm not sure what you mean by strenuous but I'd consider climbing the trails around the mountain preserves pretty strenuous.

My only experience in SC was last summer on a beach trip with friends, the combination of heat/humidity crushed my soul. I did last about 45 minutes but thanks to a recent hurricane or tropical the single-track was chalk full of debris from the trees. Wasn't a fan of all the snakes either, not sure what they are but they move a helluva lot faster than any rattler or gopher snake I've ran into here.

But glad you've found what works for you, I know PHX isn't for everyone and it's interesting to me how people evaluate it versus other places.

Yeah you can bike here so much more than most places. I can bike in decent weather for over twice as many days here in Phoenix than where I was living in eastern Washington state before moving here.