TOP 3 BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN ARIZONA 2024

[@suzettee5202]

We moved to Arizona 12/2022 we settled in SE AZ and love it. We dont miss CA!

[@sphynxmafia49]

WDYM by SE South East?

[@moodypet8837]

Does the heat bother you?

[@FirstnameLamename]

Yes so dont come here@@moodypet8837

[@AJ-316]

Why did you leave CA?

[@michaelswi123]

​@@AJ-316 because liberals suck

[@OffhandAgent]

Greetings, Jeff, from California! Truly enjoy listening to your videos on life in Arizona!

[@LivinginArizona]

Glad you like them! I will try and keep them coming

[@user-sk5nq7dk6i]

Jeff, thanks for such an informative national roundtable. I appreciate your honest, no holes bar expert opinions.

[@davidschow6142]

I live in Sierra Vista. We don't have all the things to do that are in Phoenix, but we do have a quieter and less expensive place to live. Still expensive, but not as bad as Phoenix. Winters are not bad at all. We get snow 2 or three times a year, but it melts the same day, but I can still see snow on the mountains to the South of me. Summers are not bad here at all. Sometimes I think that July and August are the best months here. We get rain in the afternoons and everything cools down very nicely. We are an hour out of Tucson so anything special we need is available just an hour away.

[@avlisk]

Bought in Laveen in 2009, middle of farm land. Sold in 2021 for 3 times what I paid, when it had become wall-to-wall houses and lots of crime. I miss Arizona, but glad to be out of the congestion and crime.

[@arizonaraven419]

I’m very rural between Phoenix n Tucson but they’re closing in.

[@flesjercj]

I’ve lived in Mesa all my life I had back surgery some years ago had to go on disability and now I’m 62 on Social Security get 1600 and now I’m homeless cuz I can’t afford anything to rent

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

Don't move to Glendale, or anywhere in Maricopa County's west side. Shootings, killings, robberies, car accidents every. single. day.

[@dennyanderson4750]

They have goons on the east side.

[@azshoppingprincess4298]

The ‘goons’ have all been arrested and will not see the day of light for a life time.

[@arizonaraven419]

Both true

[@chavisgrandpa]

How about Peoria or the Arrowhead area? They seem to be pretty nice.

[@arizonaraven419]

@@chavisgrandpa yep keep em in the cities

[@scottdunn2178]

We moved to Phoenix (Sunnyslope) back in 1972. It was a completely different place. Today it's a dystopian twilight zone. I'd have to live up north in the mountains if I ever lived in AZ again...

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

Don't move there. It's full of homeless and crackheads.

[@jagsterr1]

Cottonwood is realy nice, Bisbee is amazing.

[@paulfishman4273]

I listened to your podcasts a few years ago before moving to Arizona. Today I live in Tucson AZ and find it to be a delightful place to retire. I have hiking, biking and many places of horticulture places like Tohono Chul, Mission Garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens. Even the far east side of Tucson around Harrison and Houghton are good places with good neighborhoods. My brother has built a house in Williamson Arizona at Whispering Canyon, another beautiful area he is going to move to later this month. Its not far from Prescott, a real wholesome decent city.

[@kelalamusic9258]

$200000! Back in ‘91, beautiful 3 bedroom townhouses went for around $50,000. I purchased a huge 3 bedroom, 2 car garage house in an awesome Chandler neighborhood for $115,000 back ‘93. Today it’s up close to $1,000,000. Absolute lunacy. Then we started to have a big influx of Californians, then home prices started to escalate. A bunch of us wanted to post signs on I 10, “City closed, go back.” Many were coming in with cash, therefore sellers saw an advantage to jack up prices. It was great back then before f’in Californicates arrived in droves and f’up things up for us valley residents. No longer the Valley of the Sun.

[@Ckawauchi35]

Everyone has a right to move anywhere they want to. Human beings migrate everywhere as life dictates because it's an evolving process. You're just jealous bc you could never attain the experience of living comfortably elsewhere. People who have moved to AZ have contributed to the economy of this state no matter where they came from. I was a Californian who moved to beautiful Scottsdale but will always be a Californian at heart after having lived in three other countries. We love it here and enjoy life as we contribute to the betterment of society and help conserve the environment. What have you done for your fellow Americans? Stop with your ignorance.

[@jagervolant7871]

@@Ckawauchi35must suck knowing no one wants you in their state. And then you doubled down on it. 😂

[@soulsciencewithgia5915]

Yep

[@wande.RV.iew1]

Nice video, Thanks! Were you ever a Realtor?

[@moodypet8837]

We moved here to Arizona 5 years ago. Our house more than doubled in price.

[@dispatchdebbie]

Crazy

[@moodypet8837]

@@whatdawhatda9272 doesn't bother me

[@pamelascottAZrealtor]

Another good video! Keep them coming! Would love to meet you sometime!

[@ewetoob137]

Yes Jeff, you're right about our soul - things are crazy and disturbing

[@serenity4me2day]

Over 100° everyday from May to October in the valley 🥵

[@melissajenniferjones9959]

I remember Easter being at 90 degrees.

[@OlinKreutzRules]

Growing up here and playing sports as well as having a stressful outdoor job for a decade it was brutal!! Manageable but to me, the worst part by far and it’s not even close but when it’s 118 all damn day and then the temperature at 1am is still 106….to me, that’s the super shitty part. There’s so much pavement on the roads that all of that sun just “reflecting” off of it is a bummer. Not only that but even getting in our pool sucks because it’s like bath water.

[@morganmaddison8633]

great content/information Jeff

[@shamalamb129]

Good for you in considering Latin America man. Lived in Colombia for about 5 years and loved it. Would recommend checking out somewhere in the coffee region of Colombia if you have the chance. Moved from there to Tempe about a year ago for work and the info/suggestions in your content have definitely played a part in why I am enjoying it so much here so far. Good stuff.

[@mariacarter3797]

Nashville TN here. Luged in Tempe long ago

[@annettegloria-o2o]

I lived in Bisbee for 30 years and I rented a 3 BED 1 BATH 😒😒 for $425 a month. Now I live in Phoenix AZ and miss the small town of Bisbee ❤

[@tucsonwisewoman9523]

I bought an acre and a half Northwest Tucson that was unincorporated 1997. I just sold three years ago due to traffic going to Oro Valley

[@jacquiegates9125]

Looking to move to Arizona, checking out all your videos. Love them all. Looking for the warmer weather then Idaho

[@RABPWarrior]

You’re doing a great job. Thank you.

[@azshoppingprincess4298]

No, don’t listen to him. Don’t move to AZ. We are all mean people, our prices are way too high, the weather is awful. 😅😂

[@arizonaraven419]

Absolutely agree. Plus there isn’t housing for ppl right?! 😊plus the Cartels own the state now.

[@Drew.Joseph]

Everyone is welcome here in AZ! The weather is amazing, plenty of towns to live in that are affordable. Everyone should come here, it's great! Our doors are wide open.

[@arizonaraven419]

@@Drew.Joseph love your handle there! Lol AJ Prick 😝ette lmao

[@arizonaraven419]

@@Drew.Joseph as it’s literally raining S of you at least. Spring rains 🤔🤫🙃

[@Drew.Joseph]

@@arizonaraven419 Yes, it does rain sometimes. The only thing south of me is Mexico. 🇲🇽

[@flesjercj]

You are spot on!

[@ReWilliams-h1s]

I miss Arizona.

[@LA-ct2vs]

Whoa! I’ve enjoyed your Island Hopper channel for a while, but had no idea you lived in Phoenix. North Phx resident, here! 🏜️ Love the tiger in the cage analogy! Love the US but can’t get enough travel and new adventures! Great videos!

[@jesurunblends]

great video, you have good taste and good reasoning

[@Jus2Smooth4You]

What do you think about east mark area I don’t see a lot of post or videos on that area for a while but it was supposed to be a premier community development rite ?

[@RossVesci]

What’s up jeff happy Easter what you doing this weekend

[@ArizonaJoe]

My family has been in Glendale for 2 1/2 years. A quiet culdusac is perfect to raise to young children. I would like to get a second property. A rural ranch as a bugout/vacation/retirement home.

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

My daughter lives in Prescott Valley and bought land there several years ago. They just got quoted $400 per sq ft to build a house on it. Not sure that is going to happen.

[@arizonaraven419]

Maybe buy a log cabin kit n pay to have it set up? I’d love that but can’t afford to move. I have half acre n 1900 sq ft double wide. Just a suggestion.

[@garyg3916]

you could charge .. idk per call ? as a consultant .. just listening very sensible/very practical..I think I've seen one of your AZ once before a bit ago .. ? came across this one presently .. absolutely charge .. gotta eat/keep da lights on ..😂 😊 .. I moved to Tucson early 2000s .. work outdoors .. yes , sir seen alot ..over time changes , growth . what say to newbs .. hibernate in summer ... 😅 rather than Midwest in winters ..? water/hydration/sun protection is key 🔑 .. hav had my share of ' bumps in da road as well ' .. very trying times .. middle-aged .. fear of loathing in ... 😮😢😅😂😊

[@meatdog]

Every place in the AZ Phoenix valley is a shit show now. I hate it here!!! Leaving isn't that easy.

[@ewayne1918]

How so?

[@ewayne1918]

@@jaytee6513 ok I understand. How would you say the rest of the state is outside of Phoenix?

[@GnCMcButterpants6971]

@@ewayne1918The White Mountains of AZ is the best place to live in the state 🙂 I’ve lived in both Phoenix and here for significant times.

[@ewayne1918]

@@GnCMcButterpants6971 that's awesome

[@azjersee]

Yes it has changed, we moved here in 2020, too much going on here now.$$$$$$$

[@mikesullivan5219]

Purchased my home in 2014....in the city of Maricopa for 123,000. 1410 square foot, 3 bedroom's, 2 bath. Peak open door offer a few years ago was $380,000. Now probably about $280,000........ Homeowners insurance and property taxes approximately $2800 a year...... I refinanced the home in July of 2021 at a 2 and a half percent interest rate....HOA is about $700.00 a year!

[@user-sk5nq7dk6i]

Jeff, go with rural, nature and immediately assessable hiking without the need of a car..

[@bearmcquade2846]

Good location for well water .

[@jynxydixon6323]

I bought on Scottsdale and McDonald for 191 in 2013 sold for 700

[@Phxdavinci727]

I like buckeye and Goodyear

[@dirks4093]

What city do you live in Jeff. And if you could live in ANY city in the state, or in the Phx area, what city/suburb would it be?

[@clarenceswope6706]

Hey from Yuma Arizona

[@SirCna1]

Hi, which area do you recommend for ASU students (couple)?

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

Cool brother. I got family in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. I got a buddy that has a place. There. He might rent. Nice place.

[@tgvq1315]

Cool hat. Where can I find one to purchase?

[@karenritscher3504]

AZ is no longer afforable. Overcrowded. Lots of crime. Very congested. Summers are brutal.

[@dispatchdebbie]

Rented in 2015/6 Oro Valley ❤and rents crazy now!!?

[@jeaninequintiliano4292]

In a few years, I will be retiring. I've been thinking about Arizona on and off for years. I have lived my whole life east coast. I have family including two young grandchildren living in CA. I travel to CA 3 times a year to visit. I am looking for something outside of Phoenix that is budget friendly, senior friendly, safe neighborhood, with public transportation. I will be 67 at the time of retirement. I am thinking of renting at this time. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@illudiumq36spacemodulator39]

Every time one of these announcements is made we get an influx of people, more rich people than middle income and a lot from California. It drives up the cost of living and the building boom starts. Listen people Arizona is not the dream place you're told about. We barely have enough water to get by in most cities. If you are not financially well off I suggest you stay away, especially Phoenix(Los Angeles) of Arizona, Prescott, and most big cities in the southern part of the state. The cost of living is high. The realtors will make it seem like paradise for obvious reasons. The infrastructure can't keep up with the growth. Lots of roads are in disrepair, water is scarce, and crime is high in larger cities. Don't believe me then do research from reputable websites.

[@alanweiss3534]

Munds Park, Prescott, Flagstaff

[@cathylarsen4327]

Watching from N idaho

[@heidichristensen4952]

Missed your live. I too have a unique experience. I'm on disability and only get $1288/mo! With this $30 col raise in Jan, I was dropped from Medicaid in MN! Evidently I make too much! I also get a whole $23 in SNAP/mo for food!! My dog eats better than me! Which is another issue....he's a 3y/o German Shepherd and No, I'm not getting rid of him...my therapist suggested I get him!!! I'd rather live with the animals, except snakes, but from what I've been seeing, I can't find anything or anywhere to live on disability!!!

[@heidichristensen4952]

I'm wondering if NM wouldn't be better than AZ to be honest? I just can't physically do these MN winters anymore! I have just way too much metal in me to be able to handle them anymore!😢😢

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

@@heidichristensen4952 I am in so Cal and I don't know anything about NM, but my neighbor just moved to NM in Dec because she retired and could no long afford to live here in CA. So she sold her home and bought a mobile home on an acre and seems to be happy.

[@arizonaraven419]

I would think rural areas of NM would be cheaper than AZ.

[@joannefreeman3573]

Try the Mesa area. There are of a number of 55 plus communities. Nicely kept lots and grounds. Find one with lots of activities. Best wishes.

[@carolmaplesden916]

Yes I would pay 50$ for some solid information to help me find the land I want

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

I got a place in yuma 2 bedrooms pool that might rent out soon.

[@Sugarshane88]

How much

[@babyangelgrl2002]

Would definitely be interested in finding out more info about your potential rental. Looking to relocate to yuma .

[@dankennedy3125]

The so-called problems a lot of Americans have are quite pathetic, compared to much less fortunate countries. Some countries have no infrastructure, running water, electricity, things of that nature. Americans crying over their Starbucks, not being made correctly or to their liking, not enough cream and things of the like. It’s a disgrace where we are as a society. I love my country and I’m grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me being born and raised here. Everything in life is relative, the poorest Americans are still afforded more opportunities and luxuries than most other countries have. Most people need to get out of their poor me mentality and make something of the blessings you were given.

[@jrpowers667]

Anyone know if sugar coating a turd makes it taste better and if one can be polisdhed? Seems like that's what this video is trying to do.

[@user-sk5nq7dk6i]

Sorry Jeff, I could not afford a phone call assess charge. Everything now has a charge.

[@susangetz9202]

Have a patio home in Peoria and a house in Payson 😊

[@ralphmartinez5227]

Housing is expensive because low inventory, influx of new buyers from other states and a many homeowners that are mortgage free or very low rates and are staying put.

[@creifschneider]

“I’m Tom Bodett… And we’ll leave the light on for you.” Anybody? Anybody?

[@herecomesforego1787]

Stayed at a m6 recently and oh no 😮😂

[@MsHarasan]

What about the release of the immigrants into mass population? Tucson?

[@arizonaraven419]

Ya not good!

[@DJIcenhower]

Check out Ramey Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

[@mikeanderson9266]

Getting rid of my grass to save water.

[@janisianjusino9961]

You can still get a new house in Pinal County for under 300,000

[@jeffs4483]

Best option is to move out.

[@aiksengooi5827]

Most Americans need to work all the time because their politicians tax them and use their money to sponsor the rest of the world (I.e: Ukraine, Somalia, etc). Oh we pay more for prescription drugs too even though we pay for the research and development

[@spiritcreek9813]

Congratulations Phoenix area, the smog is as bad as LA.

[@melissajenniferjones9959]

Well look at all who moved in... California!!!😂

[@deltamayskinner6813]

Just move from Surprise Arizona to San Diego California.

[@meatdog]

Lucky you. I lived in San Diego as a kid. Great weather, horribly crowded there now.

[@cherylbonham4813]

Bad governor

[@landeeld9596]

Left SD two years ago for Oro Valley

[@OffhandAgent]

Hello, welcome to San Diego! I live in North San Diego County. I like it out here. Quiet and more of a rural area.

[@meatdog]

@@cherylbonham4813 I disagree! Gavin Newsome is doing a great job. You must be a republican😵‍💫

[@leifjensen8381]

We picked Fountain Hills. It is great and easy to get to anywhere.

[@nanawsaba1258]

Thinking about to move to Arizona and on my list to live is Scottsdale? Is it safer than other places 🤔

[@Bluesky1ification]

I'm looking at buying 1 acre of land in Arizona in the next 3 years?. Would be neat to live next to some red cliffs rock. 🤙

[@soulsciencewithgia5915]

Have a couple mil

[@jynxydixon6323]

🎉

[@DDDEE-bq7uq]

MESA is one of the armpits of AZ. (full of drug users /crime) . Chandler, Gilbert & Scottsdale are the only places to purchase maybe Tempe to buy rental properties ( University town )

[@JesusIsLord1976]

Thoughts on Queen creek?

[@EmanM45]

That dream is over

[@dogadventure6181]

This place is a giant slum, and most don't even realize it. Top crust here is just considered upper middle class in the Midwest, there's such a larger portion of population in poverty. And despite having way more police there is more crime. Everything is more expensive. No tax on grocery food? They just raised the prices since they know by looking at their supply-demand data exactly how much we will be willing to pay.

[@GHE2005]

If I want to help folk looking to move to AZ. $1 a minute. That way u can help folks who can afford it with a tight budget.

[@barbarasummers280]

Would you think Bullhead City would be ok for a retiree to live cheaply?

[@davidmckibbin4440]

no

[@kelalamusic9258]

I forgot to mention, there is no water shortage. As a matter of fact, we have more water than back in the fifties. Back then there was a great deal of agricultural that used a huge amount of water. Now that agriculture is on the decline, water is now used by housing, which uses way less water. When you hear about water shortages, it’s not correct.

[@air2theron862]

I'd pay 50 to 100 an hour for advice. I'm looking to move to AZ in 1.5 to 2yrs

[@drumsnbass]

I live in AZ. I’ll help for free to the extent of my knowledge. What do you want to know?

[@timjohnson3913]

@@drumsnbass If one wants to grow many citrus trees and garden in AZ, will the water costs be excessive?

[@arizonaraven419]

Compared to ? I have trees, etc. Summer my water can be 150$. Winter bout 75$ but it gets cold in winter (did anyway) so some trees sleep, less water. Fam of 5 here.

[@drumsnbass]

@@timjohnson3913 depends on what many is. For farmers who have water rights not do bad. If you have a residence with a half dozen trees on drip irrigation again not so bad. If you want to be a “grower” better to buy an existing operation with water rights or that’s ground pumping their own water. In the latter case, no one knows or regulates what the farmers are pumping, so no one knows how long he water will last

[@1941392]

Arizona has become expensive, crowded and unsafe because of videos like this.

[@shamlove0]

Is tucson Arizona good place to live vs phoenix metro?

[@michaeldionne3139]

My 3 bed 2 bath home in Rio Rico purchased in 2018 for 125K

[@bboyd6767]

Go to Philadelphia, Pa if uvwant to see drug addiction

[@jkadas2500]

Talk about Arizona, not where you went to.

[@brianstradling514]

155K for house in Mesa in 2014😊

[@kikecarrasquillo3021]

WELCOME TO THE ISLAND PUERTO RICO

[@carolsexton6044]

Oregon has no sales tax!

[@moodypet8837]

No rattlesnakes

[@brianstradling514]

3 bedroom in mesa for 98K in 2013

[@joeprince7775]

Charging for information is not out of hand. Consultation cost money and you have to make a living.

[@carolsexton6044]

Washington State has no income tax!

[@richarddibble4075]

He is so right about Dominican Republic than Puerto Rico. But there are no gambling casinos and the country are so rich in culture, values, and economy

[@Sugarshane88]

Where Dr or pr

[@alexmorales3484]

Maricopa AZ is very affordable.

[@katydid2877]

You’ll need a charter or drive to a better school if you have kids.

[@jimanders9971]

This guy is clueless, Arizona is a sty. Move somewhere else.

[@haskelbosack8475]

Promo`SM

[@elainebraindrain3174]

Prescott nice not so hot

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

2008 America lost it's soul. Obama was elected president. 🙄

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

Go figure.