I'm transferring to Phoenix for my work, and I need to know where the best neighborhoods/ regions to live would be, within 20 miles of the airport. I'm 24, don't mind living in a college student neighborhood, or someplace a bit suburban-y. I don't care about school districts or anything, just safety and cleanliness and nice neighbors.
2006-10-02 13:27:24 · 9 answers · asked by Whedonist 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Phoenix
The best neighborhoods are Ahwatuke (ah-wa-to-key), Scottsdale (but not south scottsdale), Paradise Valley, Tempe (south Tempe is your best bet), and the west side of Chandler.
I've been here 13 years and that's my opinion. Stay away from South Phoenix, new but still scary, the entire west side and anywhere north will be too far away.
if I can be of any assistance let me know (I am not a realtor).
2006-10-03 05:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by oldsoftee2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tempe is the college area of town. Scottsdale is the ritzy area of town. Suprise/Sun City/Glendale are very family/suburbany, so maybe not what your looking for. The Southeast side of Chandler and Gilbert are nice. Mesa is an old area and pretty much run by the LDS. There are not too many areas you can go wrong, I'd just stay away from the south side of Phoenix.
2006-10-04 12:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for a college town, Tempe would be a good option. South Scottsdale (old town) is also a good option, both are super close to the airport, and they both have pretty affordable housing options. The safety of the area is pretty good in both, tempe I am sure a bit better since you have college students there, you have a lot of cops.
2006-10-03 16:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is Tempe. It's got the food, the festivals, the Lake. It's central to all other cities: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler and Mesa are all it's neighbors.
2006-10-02 22:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by Omni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scottsdale is BEAUTIFUL. Really ritzy though, and I'm not quite sure how far of a drive it is. Also, I've heard great things about Tempe. While living in Arizona, you HAVE to visit Sedona. Its the most beautiful place I have ever been to.
2006-10-02 20:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by jenhatesnick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tempe, Mesa, or Chandler, the suburb's of Phoenix..Living in Phoenix is so to busy, to much
smog and the smaller suberbs are the best..
2006-10-03 02:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by shea_harriet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tempe and/or Scottsdale. Both are very nice, but they might be too close to the airport for your tastes.
2006-10-02 20:35:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love Glendale! I've lived here most of my life on the westside. I highly recommend it.
2006-10-03 11:22:07 · answer #8 · answered by njyecats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mesa and/or Tempe would be the best.
2006-10-03 07:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by Doc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋