Tucson Arizona | Top Reasons To AVOID Tucson, AZ
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- Tucson Arizona | Top Reasons To AVOID Tucson, AZ
Join Tucson Local and Real Estate Agent Kimberly Mihalka as she discusses her least favorite things about her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Watch "Tucson Arizona | Top Reasons To AVOID Tucson, AZ" to learn more!
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Moved here from Houston and absolutely live the city. Traffic is like a vacation because it's a breeze compared to Houston. No hurricanes or tornadoes. Appreciate all your information but I personally don't have anything bad to say, so far at least, about Tucson😊😊😊
Awesome to hear that makes me so happy!!! ❤️😎🌵☀️ And you’re right: we definitely don’t have hurricanes!!! 🤣
Great to hear this since I plan to live there soon after suffering from the bipolar, humid, weather of Austin, TX.
I just love the predictable, dry desert heat/air and mountain views of southern AZ ever since I was a kid visiting my relatives there.
We are very predictable! 😁 We are also dry year-round, (although our summers bring monsoon rainstorms so we get some humidity then; but nothing like Austin). October through most of May is PERFECT here, June is hot, July and August we get rain so we have some humidity, September is hot, October is perfect again ☺️ Tucson would be happy to have you!
@@TucsonArizona Sounds perfect to me! Now if I can find the right job...🤞🏽😝
Good luck!
I appreciate your honesty and as a realtor you must be honest. After living in Tucson since 2012 you are spot on about some of the negative issues.. I am always amazed how many people use backpacks everywhere. I lived in Picture Rocks and downtown a few blocks from the University and a couple from 4th Avenue. The homeless and crime issue near 4th Ave. is a major reason why i moved away.. my car broken into numerous times and the constant panhandling gets to you after awhile. Not to mention the trash I had to pick up every morning... I blame the Mayor and Police Chief directly for these quality of life issues that are not just about people down on their luck but drug addicts and mental health patients ... If the city stopped being a sanctuary for them your job would be a lot easier.... People should not have to get "used to it " and accept it.
Certain part of Tucson have definitely changed, some for the better and some not so much. I’ve been here almost 40 years. There are certain areas of the city that are absolutely gorgeous and others need work, just like all cities. Thanks for checking out the channel!
@@TucsonArizona Thank You !
@@glowingrectangles4596 I never said it indicated being homeless... I use one all the time.
Wearing a backpack is not an indication of homelessness. If you don't own or use a car you would use a backpack to carry your stuff you use while away from home. Not using a car is a good thing. It's good for the environment and decreases traffic congestion. It's good for you physically and emotionally to walk or bike around. And it's even better to work it into your everyday life such as to get your groceries or go to and from work. In which case you'd probably have a sizable backpack to carry your groceries or laptop or work tools or layers etc. If you see someone with a backpack maybe its a good thing.
Another wonderfully informative video! Highly recommend this channel to folks wanting to learn about Tucson, all the good and the not-so-good. For newcomers to the area these videos allow us to understand local issues much faster than we would on our own. Highly recommend Kimberly for her practical and ethical guidance as a real estate agent! Plus love the family “photo bomb”. 😂 great video Kimberly!
Hey Laura! Thanks for the view and comment! For the record most of the issues I mention in this video don’t apply to your neck of the woods 😉 …except for the desert critters, which no one can escape! Haha! And yes I just had to leave my daughter in that video-there was no way I was going to take that out!!! Too funny!!! 🤣 Hope you guys are doing great!
Just moved to Tucson. Really enjoying it so far, and absolutely love the sunshine.
Isn’t it beautiful? And the weather is absolutely perfect from about October 1 through most of May. I love the desert and sunshine. Thanks for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
Wait until you find the Thunderdome around Aviation Dr.
Wait until the multiple consecutive days of 110 degree searing heat.
We love our dry heat! 🤣 I actually have a video out about surviving Tucson summers! Thanks for checking out the channel!
The skies in Tucson are amazing aren't they.
I’m good with no one moving here getting too crowded!!!!
We are wanting to retire in Tucson in a few years and we appreciate your videos - especially when you don’t shy away from dealing with real topics for us to take into consideration.
Buyers from other places are often shocked when they learn about our animals and bugs… I definitely want to make sure people know what they’re getting when they move here! 🤣 that being said… There’s nowhere else I’d rather live! 🌵😎
Maybe consider Sahuarita, do some crime studies.
Don't retire here please. Move to Miami, they have beautiful beaches. Or maybe Hawaii.
Tucson is hot, lots of rattle snakes, and no beaches . Please find another place to retire❤
We lived in Oro Valley for five years. We have lived in several states over the years and Arizona is our all time favorite! We plan on returning for retirement some day soon! We miss it so much! ❤️ Love Tucson!!!
Isn’t Oro Valley beautiful?!?! I love it too! Really appreciate your kind words about the city and I love that you love AZ! Tucson will be happy to have you return! ❤️😎🌵☀️
I definitely won't be "avoiding" Tucson and still have my sights on buying property in the Tucson area.
Pretty much every city in the US can have a "top reasons to avoid" video.
The mountain scenery, desert sunsets, scenic drives, parks, low humidity, hiking, low maintenance landscaping, beautiful desert vegetation / cacti, and no hurricanes outweigh the negatives about Tucson for sure!
Can't wait to visit Tucson again and the state of Arizona soon!
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Tucson will be happy to have you! I love it here, and there’s nowhere I’d rather live! 😎🌵☀️
The hiking and nature in Tucson is out of this World!
True… Stay tuned for an awesome hiking video we hope to come out with in the near future!!!
This is why it beats Phoenix in my book. Really hope to connect with some ultra naturey type peeps when we eventually get to live there. Looking forward to any hiking videos!
Yes I love trails in Tucson. I just came out with a video yesterday on the Sunset Trail on Mount
Lemmon. Feel free to check it out! And I’ll definitely have more hiking videos in the future because that’s one of my favorite things to do too!
I love in tucson and the worst thing about Tucson is the Mayor, the Grijalva family and Mark Kelly. They are destroying our culture
I love Tucson too ❤️
I Love Tucson, its traditional style, authentic restaurants, sunny whether , and its authentic southwestern style...Love you Tucson
Agreed!😀
I completely agree with the never ending construction and the shitty roads too. I've lived in Tucson my whole life except for the time I spent in the Army and 6 months I lived in Flagstaff. But the absolute worst thing about living in Tucson is the snowbirds. They can't drive they are rude and entitled for the most part. Other than that I love Tucson.
We’re getting into the snowbird season! 😁
@James Strom so do the Cartels???. Snowbirds still suck
Rock and a hard place. Snowbirds bog up traffic everywhere but like another comment mentioned, they do bring their money . . . But doesn't mean it makes everyday life any better
So funny that I do get a lot of comments on this channel about snowbirds, but they’ve never bothered me… ❤️🤷♀️
I disagree, I'm from Jersey and now live in Tucson and most of the native Tucsonans are the worst drivers! Look over next time you're at a red light, I bet there's someone staring at their damn phone Instead of paying attention. We may drive a bit more aggressively where I come from but at !east we're not indecisive
7- "Karens": According to some sources, Phoenix and Tucson have the highest number of Karens in the nation. So you may want to make sure to check who your neighbors are before moving in.
Wow haha interesting! I’ve never heard that before! If anything, I feel like people in Tucson are more laid back than other places… guess it depends on the neighborhood! 🤣
Anyone who even cares at all about "Karens" to begin with must have a sad lonely boring life with nothing else to do but be concerned about it. BTW what would the male version of a "Karen" be called?
I agree with you. And I’ve heard the male equivalent is either named Ken or Terry, but those names haven’t really taken off yet 😆
Tucson is full of happy people. I don’t see many “Karen’s “ which to me seems like a derogatory term of bigotry and very insulting to my auntie Karen whom is a very nice lady that rarely complains.
I don’t see many mean people here, (and certainly no more than any other place I’ve ever visited)
It's boring unless you're a boomer or senior that likes hiking
You should show your council what streets look like and how you can connect them so people can drive from one side of the city to the other.
Our roads are bad here 😕
Been here since 83 I don't notice how dilapidated it is until I come back from a vacation. In my opinion Tucson was great about 30 years ago
Ya about 70% (estimation) of Tucson is rundown.
@@rdmon746 the armpit of arizona.
Nice video!! You make some very good points!!! Your beauty is a plus!!!
Thanks! Glad you liked the content! Thanks for checking out the channel!
I been in Tucson 35 years I love It.
Me too! I can’t get enough of the beautiful mountains, the sunsets, the dry heat, and the food!!! 😋 Thanks for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
Living is Tucson is great! No place else I’d rather live!
I feel the same way!
Unbelievably smart marketing. I am surprised more realtors don’t do things like this. Good job.
Thanks so much! This channel is a full time job in itself. My husband does the photography, videography, most of the editing, and thumbnails. I could not do this just myself! 😊 Appreciate the feedback!
The biggest lie ever is that we don’t have a lot of crime here😂😂
New to the channel and wanted to share my 2 cents on rattlesnakes. Yes! Take that threat seriously! I let my guard down 9 years ago while out picking up seed pods from a mesquite tree. Reached too close to one hiding under an Oleander bush, and TAG! It bit me on the ring finger. No rattle before striking; just sitting there deathly still. Their markings make for good camouflage. Their bite makes for a couple of rough nights in ICU!
Oh no I’m so sorry you experienced that! That must’ve been horrifying! I hope you recovered quickly and everything is OK now! Thanks for sharing your story
This is coming from a tourist and honestly there is nothing I'd avoid about Tucson. I feel at home while there and there is not much of a difference regarding your list and what's going on in my city. Especially construction. Like wasn't that being fixed the last time I visited? Thanks for the video. Opinions matter!😊
Thanks so much for those kind words! I have watched Tucson change so much since I was a kid, (some good, some bad), but there are still certain areas I don’t spend much time in and I wouldn’t want to live in. However, overall I absolutely love this place and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Thanks again for checking out the channel!!! ❤️😎🌵☀️
I live here. It's super hot... I would avoid it here unless it's winter or some cool time... And that only lasts 3months Max. The rest of the weather is summer almost all year long. I rather live in Texas but..... Because I don't drive a car a girl with just legs in a huge city doesn't work out so I am stuck here... Oh I miss Texas... But Tucson has always been home... Even though I hate it here
thanks for the info, Kim.
My pleasure! Thanks for checking out the channel!
We moved form Orange County 4 years ago. Always planned to retire to Palm Springs….but there’s really no a lot to do there…. Tucson minus Covid offers a lot….opera, symphony, concerts, a Broadway season. Theater. The list goes on generally driven by money, demographics and the U of A. Tech and a lot more job opportunities are happening. Tucson International airport and 100 miles from Mexico and Phoenix. Check out the demographics by zip code…age, income, education, owners vs renters…..much to offer. I would advise not being attracted to a property by x bedrooms/baths, pool, garages….alone. Some areas have crazy affordable deals…but it may not be where you really want to live. Great channel. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your feedback about the city! Ever since I was a kid here in Tucson I always thought there was so much to see and do here! And when people move here and say they’re bored because there’s nothing to do here, I don’t think they’ve tried looking, (which is part of the reason I wanted to make this RUclips channel). Certain areas in Tucson are definitely more affordable than others and real estate is definitely a lot newer in other areas as well. Thanks so much for checking out the channel! Have a great rest of your weekend! 😎🌵☀️
Rita/Vail area too crowded. Try getting home during rush hour. Everyone go North to marana and towards Phoenix.
Excellent video Kimberly! (I especially liked the cameo of your daughter!)
As you know, I just purchased my perfect little home for me in Tucson… thank you for your guidance! 🤗
Thanks so much! She loved that cameo! 🤣 honestly most of the things that I mention in that video do not take place in the area of town you purchased a home in! (except for the critters… Those guys are everywhere 🤪)… thanks for checking out the video! So glad you’re loving Tucson so far!!! ❤️😎🌵☀️
Just Moved From California We Don’t Regret it. Love it 😍.
So glad to hear this! I love Tucson too! It makes me happy to know you like it here!
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I was born and raised in Tucson and
Your "6 month" estimate on road construction is very conservative. I would estimate that the average Tucson road project to be around 2 years. Just like many of the drivers in Tucson who drive below the speed limit, the road crews 'work' like there's no need to get things done. I don't know if there are too many projects at any given time, workers milking the clock or if it's due to poor city management but this has been an issue for DECADES.
Rats can be killed, snakes can be relocated, but endless road construction?!? Grrrrr.
You’re probably right… Six months is probably conservative… There are some areas of town under construction and I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a single worker on the roads! 😆
Most of the problems mentioned can be alleviated by the Mayor and City Council if they would do their jobs not just focus on their own special interests. The City hires the contractors to repair the roads, the City runs the police department (although the Mayor tried to defund them), and the Mayor is welcoming in illegals even though the citizens voted NO on making Tucson a sanctuary city. Many of them are criminals, gang members and drug pushers. Crime has risen because of the Mayor's policies and actions (or absence of action). Mayor Romero is more focused on planting a million trees in a desert city where we pay a LOT for water and need to preserve it, in running a waste-of-money and seldom used streetcar, in installing expensive charging stations for electric cars that nobody owns and oh yes, in trying to get us to pay her and the City Council more of our money as Tucson falls more into disrepair, litter, and crime. People arriving at the airport who drive into town are shocked that Tucson in that area is so ugly and unkempt. They have to drive miles from the airport area to see nicer areas. Is that the first impression we want to make? Hopefully the citizens will stop making the "California Mistake" - voting in the same people over and over to run the City, watching them run it into the ground, and then voting for them again just because they happen to be the same political party. Let's try voting in some GOOD LEADERS - no matter what party they represent. It's easy - you check a different box on a voting form.
Thanks so much for your view and comment!
I agree, especially regarding current mayor actions. Thank you for pointing out alot of the same points I am dissatisfied with. We settled in Tucson in 1968. I have lived in other states (work related) and loved those states but I still come back to Tucson. But huge changes in how our city looks really disappoint me. I used to LOVE being on our freeway and passing our downtown area. I loved looking at the old architecture of our court buildings, those done buildings fit the feel of Tucson. Now, they are blocked by those ugly new tall buildings. I hate that these eye sore upgrades coverup beautiful old buildings that once depicted Tucson's history. These new buildings are a complete eye sore and offer no invitation to me to move to Tucson. Why couldn't changes to downtown incorporate the same adobe, old pueblo architecture buildings. Now THAT sends the message of WELCOME to all that travel I-19 as well as to all Tucsonians.
Totally agree with these comments about Tucson. I live way south of Tucson and see first hand just how ugly the area is (especially our UGLY downtown scenery as seen from the highway, not attractive at all. It's an ugly site instead of a WOW! amazing site to see. It does not represent the Old Pueblo heritage---they have completely masked the old courthouse and other beautiful architecture we used to be able to see). Let's not reelect the same people!!!!!!!
Kim, before I even watched the video I was thinking "this person is a tourist and knows nothing about Tucson". As soon as I started watching and you stated you were a native (like myself of 47 yr) I knew you were going to be honest. I adore Tucson and honestly I cannot think of anywhere else I would rather live but as you stated it's not a perfect place. When I started to think about what I did not like about Tucson construction was numero uno forme as well. It's almost like the cannot figure out if they want to widen, shorten, single-lane or double lane the roadways when the real construction should be on the pot holes in many of these neighborhoods. Thanks for sharing your list. Blessings.
What a wonderful compliment! From one native Tucsonan to another, (I’m 41, so we’ve been here almost as long and we’ve seen most of the same changes), I absolutely love the city but there are some things that I’m like “what are they thinking?!?!” 🤣 I get a lot of really negative comments on this channel about this city, and I know that those comments are primarily from people who live in certain areas because some areas are worse than others… but I drive so much in the city with my job so I see a lot of parts of town and this city isn’t perfect and it needs some work. Thanks so much for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
Super video!
Thanks for checking out the video! 😁
IVE LIVED HERE FOR 13 YEARS AND IVE SEEN THIS CITY FALL TO PIECES THE LAST YEAR 😔😔
scum of the earth live in tucson, so there's that, too.
I moved to Tucson from Utah a year ago, I love living here however, I can not believe the amount of trash. I have also picked up trash in my area would it really help to call the city?
Good point. 👍
kimberly! so thankful for these videos
Thanks so much! Glad they are helpful!
I've been here since 95 and I hate it. The people are terrible here, just awful, the crime has gotten worse (for theft we are one of the worst in the country) the trash, graffiti, homeless, prostitution, drugs.. all just getting worse and worse, including our leadership.
My wife won't let me move us because her family is here...but if I could I would leave this dump in a second.
i’ve been twig with the idea for a decade to move to Arizona. In 2019 I found a condo studio for 80,000. I thought that was pretty expensive. I started looking this year and I can’t believe what they’re charging for condos and townhouses they’re in the $275,000 range. half of which aren’t even upgraded. It got greedy quick. Some people have doubled prices, if not more.
You are exactly right. You can’t get anything for less than a quarter of a million dollars now in Tucson or the nearby surrounding areas except for some small condos and manufactured homes, (but even those are getting pricey in certain areas). Thanks for checking out the channel!
Chicago construction takes 6 years. Pros and cons! Tucson was a dream to live in and I miss it every day!
I’m sure Tucson misses you too! Come back to visit in the new year if you can! 🌵🌵🌵
I've lived all over the nation but grew up on the East coast. Moved out to AZ in 2011, but lived in the Tucson area since about 2016. Just from my observations:
1. I think the issue with crime, social issues, and roads are all linked to the rather dysfunctional city council. They just don't seem to know how to spend tax payer money appropriately.
2. This in turn makes Tucson not an ideal place for businesses to set up operations. The only way for the average person to make a good amount of money seems to be related to the Defense industry. Although many people that move here seem to be already retired, so maybe that's not as big of an issue.
3. I will have to say that even though road construction is less than ideal in Tucson, I find AZ generally pretty good compared to places like PA or VA, where road projects will take YEARS to complete.
4. Housing prices are even higher in the Phoenix metro area, Tucson has a tendency to lag behind in that regards. Traffic isn't as bad either, being a smaller city. But the way Tucson is laid out, going North and South is rather easy because of I-10. But going East or West can be a hassle.
Good points overall though.
Thanks so much for the view and comment! All great points! I love hearing other’s points of view on Tucson, especially from people who have lived other places too. Every city has its pros and cons!
Enjoy you videos, thanks!
I'm trying to move to Tucson from rural Illinois and the real estate prices are absolutely insane. As a middle aged person from somewhere that isn't a furnace, I can't imagine living in that climate without a swimming pool and/or air conditioning and a garage for my vehicle to keep it out of the sun (and away from all the people who are likely to break into it)...but right now you can't touch a house with all 3 of these things under $350k anywhere near Tucson. I could easily find a dozen homes with those parameters here and they would all be 1000sq/ft bigger. What really gets me, however, is that my exact same job pays only an extra 10k in Tucson than it does here! All that Colorado, California and PNW money that moved to AZ has really created a cost of living issue out there and left unchecked will have some really negative long-term consequences for the area's middle class...
Short story - you better be deep in the 6 figure income range if you want more than an apartment-sized house 6 inches from your neighbor with a carport (if you're lucky) and dirt yard.
I agree with everything you said; Tucson real estate has gotten very expensive.
thanks cfc
You got it, Jerry!
Born and raised in New York. Moved to Tucson 17 years ago. I love it here. I'm not going to lie it took me a few years to adjust. No where is perfect. I love the beauty of it. Never in a million years did I think I would enjoy hiking and embracing the beauty that surrounds us. Coming from a big city where it's go, go go and never slowing down, Tucson has taught me that there is more to life. Slow down a bit and be in the moment! Oh and I've been stung by a scorpion...ouch lol Another great video 👏👏👏
Thanks so much! I totally agree; Tucson isn’t for everyone… great city for me, though! I just love it 🥰
@@TucsonArizona 😊
1. 100% agree, having lived in 7 other places , Tucson is the worse for road management and road construction.
2. Crime: simply was not aware so not sure, never have felt threated on our adventures.
3. ???
4. Trash. Again, have not noticed… certainly have seem some, but relative to rest of country seems on par
5. Critters. Yep, was a learning curve for us, certainly for a young family moving in need to consider, in other places simply kick kids outdoors to play, here a bit different, kids need to be smart.
6. Social Issues homeless; yes, have seen this, but certainly not more excessive than other places we have lived and here in Tucson homeless are much better behaved (less aggressive as compared to Alaska, East coast, west coast which is worser where homeless are outright aggressive)
7. Real Estate. surprising ... coming from Maryland, we found Tucson very affordable, and I would push back a bit on good paying jobs, as an engineer I got a great paying job. So could easily afford a Tucson home ( I maintained my east cost salary and moved to a Tucson real estate market. win win)
Thanks for the view and comment!
I escaped California back at the end of the 80s and moved here. Back then the air was far cleaner, there were not a million people in Pima County and the city had fewer idiots running it. Their mismanagement nearly cost us the gem show, they drag their feet at any real road improvements. Look at how long it took for the overpass at Ruthrauff to be built. But here's the biggy. We pay the highest property taxes in the state. The filthy little tax and spend idiots raise my taxes consistently every other year or so. I'm going to get out as soon as I can. The Tucson I loved is dead.
Blame Phoenix. I know I do. We pay high taxes and where does all the money go? If you haven't had a visit to Phoenix recently just know that's where all our water is going, too.
Pima County has highest property taxes in all of AZ, with no better services.
Go back to California please we'd appreciate it since you people jack up the housing costs so go back there.
You are not imagining it--some road construction lasts literally years. I would add one more big "con" about Tucson: its very poor road maintenance. As a road cyclist, I *love* how bike-friendly Tucson is (lots of bike lanes, very aware and respectful drivers), but the condition of many or most of the roads is enough to rattle your teeth out of your head!
But, like you, I absolutely love Tucson and am so grateful to live here!
Agree with everything you said! I’m the same way; love it here and wouldn’t live anywhere else! 😎🌵☀️
Worst delayed road repair of any city ever lived in. Wonder where the tax dollars of ourhard earned monies are winding up. Have taken theopprtuniy of calling the city many times. Who cares there; see they’re taking excellent care of the rich neighborhoods & not the rest of us.
Most cities have a freeway that gies THROUGH town.
Yup, but not in Tucson! We’re special like that! 😂
Thanks for telling the truth ,
This way you gone have more clients
God bless you dear Lady💖💖💖
Thanks so much for the kind words! I hope this video was helpful for everyone!
Kimberly - You're spot on a lot of those issues. I grew up in Tucson in the 60s and early 70s. Graduated from Catalina in 72 and went East in 73. I've been back every 4 or 5 years since then to visit Mom, (who was also in RE in those days,when home ranged from $15,000 to a high of maybe 70 or 80,000). My last trip here was in the early 2000s when I convinced her to sell her business and come back to MD with us. In 2018 my wife and I decide to come here for retirement and only decided on Tucson, (Green Valley) over the mid-Atlantic coast of Deleware and Maryland because of the cost of a home there, (Tucson and vicinity is easily 1/4 to 1/3 the cost of living back East!).
My biggest regrets coming home are many of what you list, but not all.
#1 - Roads - Hell! I don't think they've done a bit of road work since I left! 2020 would have been the BEST time for the city to work on them since there was NO traffic to consider, but apparently, they didn't figure that out... One project of note I observed was a resurfacing of Ajo between Palo Verde and I-10. WHAT A MISERABLE job they did! I think perhaps the Mayor's Bro-In-Law got the bid... I'll be interested in what happens to Oracle Rd., which reminds me of a bombed-out runway. (And, traffic is horrible! MOSTLY because the voters in Tucson voted DOWN creating cross-county freeways - IMO, you get what you ask for... That's why I'm in Green Vally now)
#5 - Crime. This is a problem in ANY city. I spent a lot of years on the streets of DC and the rule is to stay away from where you're a target and if you find yourself there, don't appear as a victim; Head high and confident walk. The drug, homeless, and unemployment situation is (IMO) pretty much the same as it was in the 70s, just more people. The best way to avoid being a victim is to secure your home and car. Most crime is opportunistic and you just don't need to set yourself to be a victim.
#4 Trash. MAN-O-MAN. This town/city has become a mess, worse than I ever saw back in those days. I think it's a pride thing. Many of those who dump their trash anywhere they see fit simply don't give a sh*t. The stacks of trash you see are usually in certain neighborhoods and certain parts of town. There doesn't seem to be any pride in their environs. I think some of the businesses in the areas should be PRESSURED to participate in the "Adopt-a-Highway" program. Schools would be a good place to start to enlist weekend volunteers to help clean it up.
#3 - Critters. A large percentage of the people who have moved here have had little to contend with except flies and mosquitoes. THIS IS THE DESERT! Get used to those critters and stay out of their way and don't invite them with your trash and open doors. I and many of the indigenous folks LOVE the wildlife and don't b*tch about it.
#4 Social Issues - When I left in the 70s Tucson was also a destination of Homeless Snow Birds. Where else can you live on the street year-round? What I have noticed is Tucson Social Services seem to be FAR BETTER than many parts of our country. For many months in 2019 & 2020, I drove a ParaTransit Van for the city. What I saw were MANY people who are taken care of by state and federal programs that helped these people survive and live the best life possible. But, there's still a large group of homeless living down by the river and under over-passes. (Strange story: I met a lady who had exhausted all the social services in the county she lived in California, Sonoma County - Her social services rep suggested she go to Tucson AZ, they'll take care of you!)
#5 Real Estate. When I first came back I decided to get my RE license. What I soon found out is that inventory was below 2500 and there were 8000 licensed agents. Worked at it only a couple of months and quickly realized all I would be doing is paying the various fees to the state, Board, and my Broker...
So, I decided to help the community and drive the paratransit van. I'm at the point now that physically can't do it and am now fully retired with The Green Valley Grin...
I've subscribed and look forward to your future vids, (Of course, I'm going back into your archive too! :-))
Kindest Regards!
Hey there! Thanks so much for checking out the channel and giving all this great feedback! Our city and suburbs are great, but they are not without their issues. Roads and trash definitely need a lot of attention, especially in certain areas (which not coincidentally also happen to be the same areas with the highest crime and the highest homeless population). Overall Tucson in the surrounding areas are beautiful, The food is delicious, and the people are friendly and from all walks of life, and if residents stay out of the less desirable areas, they should be fine. Again thank you so much for the view and comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😎🌵☀️
So cool that you take action for the trash!! I love your perspective about snakes and nature in general - here way before us :) you’re a good soul
Oh thank you! I appreciate it! ❤️
Should we avoid Armory Park when looking for a home in Tucson?
Armory Park is close to a lot of cool things. However, the most important thing is that you explore and really get to know the area and feel comfortable there, and always study crime statistics before deciding on a place to live. I like the website neighborhoodscout.com/az/tucson/crime. It has a very helpful crime statistics map that should teach you more about the area. Good luck with the home search!
So helpful, thanks! And, you're absolutely right about other cities experiencing similar crime. Downtown Minneapolis is not terribly safe at night and the University of MN also has lots of crime. I work there part time and get the alerts and just today there was an alert about two shooting suspects this afternoon. Glad I work at home! I'm off to view more videos 🤗
Thanks for checking out the channel!
They’ve literally been doing construction since I moved here 27 years ago! No joke! It’s never stopped! I’m convinced it’s just for show because I never see anyone working I. The areas and it’s set up for months and months sometimes years- and at the end I’m like what exactly was done here for months upon end? There’s no difference
Yep that’s Tucson for you 😆
I live in the foothills near Pima Canyon and bears occasionally turn up. So Tucson does have bears, just not many. Dogs also occasionally get eaten by coyotes and mountain lions which are very common where I live.
True, we do have some areas where those animals appear, especially near our mountains. Coyotes definitely eat dogs when they can, especially little dogs and injured dogs. Large birds do the same with small pets as well.
I moved here from Chicago in 1987. Yes the area has changed since I relocated here, but it's still the only place that I want to live. We can find negatives about every urban area in the US. I've lived Northwest from the beginning, and have never seen a rattler. I have seen a couple of bull snakes though. Scorpions and pack rats, yes they are around. I've had a few scorpions in my home from time to time, but never been stung. My size 13 shoes are a perfect solution for them! 😂
I feel like a lot of the changes that have been made throughout the years are not bad changes… I absolutely love it here and I think the desert is beautiful and I love the sunshine!!! ☀️☀️☀️
As beautiful as Tucson is, there is one thing about the roads that is very annoying and that being with the way many of them were put together. You feel continuous bumps as your driving because of the way they've got the roads sectioned. I've never seen this anywhere else.
Very true… but you’re right, Tucson is beautiful
If you think construction is bad here you've never been to Ohio.... I grew up in cloumbus and just moved to Tucson. There's a freeway in Columbus that's been worked on since I was a kid... Trust me it's so much better here
Thanks for putting it into perspective!!! 😉
about construction why do they put up the cones weeks early and take them down weeks late?
Well… that’s Tucson for ya! 😂
Roads that have been under construction for 6 months? That's an understatement. Valencia and Kolb took years.
Haha true… I should have said “minimum 6 months… when we’re lucky” 🤣 Thanks for the view and comment!
you forgot to add that the city usually waits until gem & mineral show to completely disrupt traffic downtown!
I don’t like driving downtown in the first place 🤣 … but during gem and mineral show season…forget it! Ha!
Been to Tucson numerous times but 2022 for first Gem and Mineral Show. It's a bucket list event as we are nature freak rock collectors. Other than traffic, anything else we should be warned about? 😁
Lived in Phoenix all my life and only been to Tucson three times...all I can say is Tucson has a horrible freeway system.
True! 😝 … especially compared to Phoenix. thanks for checking out the channel!
My family came here when Oracle road was dirt
Very cool… long time ago… a lot has changed since then ☺️
Except for the freaking great in the summer, Tucson is a great city.
Yeah it definitely gets a little hot here
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I’ve been in Tucson since 1982,I love Tucson
That’s wonderful to hear. I love it too. It will always be my home ❤️😎🌵☀️
I'm from LA... moved to Tucson when I was 15... Tucson H., ABC Tech n PIMA C. graduate. I've worked at a few jobs coming up,@ most notably at Quality Inn on Oracle n Drachman as a Rest/Banquet Manager for 5 yrs.
and as an electronics machine operator for an avionics flight mgmt systems co. on Valencia right b4 Alvernon. Worked there for 5 yrs b4 a divorce 4ced my move to San Diego.
Worked for Qualcomm Engineering for more than a decade afterwards until my daughter passed from diabetes complications ( she was born n raised a Tucsonan ).
I love, love, LOVE California!!!
However... I graduated THS and PCC and worked there until I was 37yrs old. 22yrs in the old pueblo...
I now have many friends n family and Tucson is my adoptive home.
Planning on moving back at the end of 2022...
With a big AC in tow... hahaha
Always great to have a working air conditioner in Tucson Arizona!!! 🥰
Go back to California
Same here in California 😁 One freeway took a year or more,. Thank you for your videos, I can't wait to move there, 😊
Thank you so much for checking out the channel!
Another great video !
Thanks so much for your comment, as always! Glad you enjoyed! 😁
Great video. I've been to many cities all over the U.S., born and raised in SoCal. Tucson is a wonderful city for many, but not for everyone.
Completely agree! People should check this place out before they move here or buy real estate here. It’s a different type of culture in some ways. But I love it here and there’s nowhere else I’d rather live 🥰🌵😎
Tucson is my home.
I love it here. There’s nowhere else I’d rather live but Tucson. 😎
I was born and raised here and i volunteer cleaning up the trash. Tucson clean and beautiful
Thanks so much for your service! We are so thankful for you and everyone else who gives back to our community to make our city beautiful!
i'm so thrilled about going to college in tucson, I am looking to go into medical school afterwards, is there a lot of healthcare jobs in the city?
Yes! Please come! We need more people working in the healthcare profession here in Tucson!
I love Tucson. They got some thick snowbunnies out here who be caked up, the vibes are immaculate, and there is a decent amount of tourist attractions/activities to do here. My only complaint is that the Mexican food is mid. No shade. It's not the worst. But it could be better.
Thanks for checking out the channel!
Came here in 89 from the phillippines wth the air force. Bought my happy place on old spanish trail. Love it here.
I love that area 🥰 Beautiful part of town. So glad you are happy here. I love Tucson too! 😎🌵☀️
Ive lived in Tucson since 97, left for 3 years to P.A. and ran back! Ever since covid happened the city has become Over run with people from everywhere. These newer migrants to the city can afford the inflated housing market, unfortunately local workers cannot keep up the pace. Example ( brother works in coding and makes 40,000 more in base pay for a company in a different state doing the same position than he did for any company in Tucson). This has now forced many local people into homelessness and with nowhere else to turn and our local government officials as corrupt are more inclined to offer solutions like "tiny homes" rather than address wages or other issues just feeds into the problem of trash\drug use\crime ect. In the city. In short, Locals are now being priced out into homelessness because if you can't even afford a studio apartment on a minimum wage ??? What then? It's nation wide but statistics show Tucson rental for 2 bedroom are in the top 10 of the nation currently! To end ill say this. Next time you see trash on the ground, don't just walk by it and think " I didn't do it " take 2 small seconds to grab a napkin, and pick it up, probably a trash can somewhere in eyesight on your way to wherever you are going. Hooray, you and everyone else started doing it... Grand canyon! Erode the trash!
This is what happens when you have a Democrat council. That’s why California is no messed up. Same problems, trash, homeless over and over.
@@RVBadlands2015 got no difference between rep. And dem. Both are the same corrupt party just fooling people into thinking there are 2 but its just class separation now
I was born in Tucson, but after retiring out of the Army moved my family back to AZ but Tucson has really gone down so I moved to Surprise
Hi, Kimberly! Since I spent most of my childhood in Tucson, I like to keep up with what's going on there. I was talking with my sister Melanie the other day, told her I was watching videos of a local realtor there. She asked who? I gave her your name. Now, I KNOW that name rang a bell. I am your aunt in law! I knew Brian when he was a little kid! I like how your daughter popped into the video partly through the presentation, and of course I recognized her from all the photographs Mel has shared with me. So, happy Tucsonian and best love and luck to you and your family!
That’s awesome! Very cool! I’m so glad you like the channel! Brian does all the photography, videography, and editing, so he pretty much runs the channel. He does an amazing job! Thanks so much for connecting! Hope you make it to visit Tucson sometime soon! We’ll have you over for dinner! 😁
So channels like this are why I can’t get anywhere in 10 minutes anymore.
New to this channel, have watched a few of your videos now, & absolutely love your honesty about Tucson. I grew up in Tucson, moved away in '95, going back often to see family, & friends. Now, thinking about moving back, parents in there 90's, & late 80's. Did move back temporarily to the West Valley (Phx) living with my dad for 7 months. Housing prices are crazy, but as you said, that's everywhere.
Absolutely love the 49th state, breathtaking, but in the words of Rafiki "It is time". Hmmm. Full circle, come "home"- GO CATS!- or have the best of both? Keeping you in mind if I decide to buy in Tucson. So much I love about Tucson, but if one's never been to Alaska, highly recommend it! No words, especially if you love the outdoors!! 💜 Thank you for these awesome videos!
Thanks so much for your kind words! I truly do love it here, although I don’t think Tucson is for everyone. I think it’s very important that anyone moving here come to visit first to truly get a feel for the culture and community because we are different from other places. Really appreciate you checking out the channel and I wish you a wonderful new year! Hope you are able to come visit Tucson again soon! 🌵☀️🌵☀️🌵☀️
SoCal home shopper here. You're right, California real estate is absolutely insane. We sold our home because we really couldn't resist, so now we're looking for a retirement home. This $500k business is nuts, our budget is decidedly less than that (half) and most our friends are in the same place. After capital gains we didn't have nearly what most assume after selling a modestly priced (700k) home. We have noticed the prices for homes in Tucson has noticeably risen in just the few months we've been watching (and don't get me started on the interest rates). This video was refreshingly honest though, it really confirmed the trending we had seen (I'm an engineer, wifey is a social worker, we like our stats). The idea homelessness and crime escalate closer to prestigious regions is a problem contiguously, nationwide. As is a trending escalation in elder fraud within more affluent areas. The only other location we've visited to explore was Las cruces and yeah...meth, just lots of obvious meth use.
So we go to Tucson once a month to explore and figure out where we want to live, yes, with our California cashola. Its so surreal, even our friends don't talk about it....selling your house at such an absurd mark-up, as if speaking about it will make the money vanish or something, but yeah, that's exactly what we did, we bought in 08 (for 120k) and just sold last month and it still hasn't soaked in yet. We still pinch ourselves when the mortgage we no longer have to pay is due, it was SUCH a burden for so many years, its really tough to wrap your head around at first. We still work (8 more years), but we're getting a jump on retirement.
Awesome video.
Thanks so much for checking out the channel! You bring up some great points. Many people are selling their homes in other places (Cali, Colorado, Seattle, even Phoenix), and moving to Tucson hoping to live mortgage-free… only to find that our real estate prices have gotten pretty high too!!! I think it will start slowing down soon, (not necessarily that prices will drop but I think we will see a decrease in bidding wars). But we’ll see… thanks again for the view and comment!
houses in this area were dirt cheap 10+ years ago. ridiculous now.
It’s the year 2100 and Broadway is still under construction.
Might be! 😝 Thanks for checking out the channel!
As for road construction you are absolutely right there are roads that lead downtown that have been under construction for like 2 or 3 years now
I may or may not have moved from NH to Tucson for UofA…. And I have to say I really love it!
Awesome to hear! I just came out with a video on the UofA a few days ago… go Wildcats! Glad you are liking it here! 😎🌵☀️
I have lived in Tucson since a teen (since 1971.) All this "BS" about "downtown being so interesting". Downtown is a hell hole,especially from early Friday afternoon till late Sunday. Downtown is a major "loud cars,motorcycles,rowdy crowds,drinking/drugs area". I feel all those downtown bars should pay a premium to the city as if there was no police/fire/ambulance response,no bar life. Those bars really keep police/fire busy. The downtown bar area has always been a problem. Not a good place (downtown) to live. Extremely noisy (car and motorcycle engines.)
25% of the population of Tucson lives below the Federal Poverty Level. This is 2x the national average.
Tucson's most notorious intersection (Grant/Alvernon) is under some kind of constant construction activity.
GREAT VIDEO... THANK YOU... NEW SUBSCRIBED
Thanks so much! Glad you like it!! Thanks so much for checking out the channel!
Is the Jefferson Park area safe?
Anything can happen anywhere, and common sense is key, but here is a website I recommend to everyone asking about crime: www.neighborhoodscout.com/az/tucson/crime
Terrific video! Loved staying at the Flying V Ranch years ago. To get there you go thru the Loews Ventana Resort parking lot and turn at the two hay bales. Got funny looks from locals asking where we're staying. HaHa
Also loved Tohono Chul Garden & Cafe. Would love to see the night-blooming Cereus there. Also El Charro Cafe's
world-famous Carne Seca! Awesome!
I’m so glad you had great experiences here! This is a fun city, that’s for sure 😎🌵☀️
Totally agree about the road construction. Seems like if a road needs work, they schedule all the alternate routes for work at the same time. Recent upgrade of Ina at I-10 when they decided to redo the only other northern alternative, Cortaro, at the same time, for example. As far as wildlife, nothing compares to packrats for making life here "interesting".
Oh man that I know! That Ina/I-10 construction was terrible!!! I love Tucson but I don’t love Tucson road construction! 😆 Thanks for the view and comment!
Lived in Tucson my whole life and lemme say, I absolutely despise anyone who lives here by choice. If you have the opportunity to live your life to the fullest but instead you throw it away in Tucson Arizona, as far as I care you don't deserve the life you so willingly waste.
Coiled rattlesnakes are at Tumamoc hill during the non winter seasons so watch out!!
We have a lot of rattlesnakes here all over the place… Shockingly I have lived here almost 40 years and I’ve never seen one in the wild! It’s nuts!
They have bulk trash pickup 3 times a year and we have coyotes and last week I saw a Javelina running past my house and I live in a urban part of the town.
Yep, I see coyotes and javelinas all the time… our way of life here in Tucson! 😊
6 months is the reference? That’s you being nice. Some construction goes on for years and years.
Ha ha yeah I probably should’ve said minimum six months for a lot of these projects 😆
The only bad about Tucson is the low wages that lead to poverty and high crime.
Yeah the city generally doesn’t pay very well that’s for sure
I think if I worked with an agent like you I could find somewhere here I liked. Especially with a first time homebuyer programs or incentives or anything like that. I could find somewhere more rural maybe with a little bit more four season weather. Lol
I have some ideas for you! Feel free to reach out to me if you’re interested in moving to one of our suburbs. Some of our surrounding suburbs are nice, with newer construction and higher elevation so they’re a little bit cooler. Even if you don’t end up buying a home with me, I’m happy to talk to you about different parts of the city and surrounding areas. 🌵☀️😎
@@TucsonArizona sure- Thankyou! I’ll give you a reach out and see what we can come up with 👍🏻
Weird video. These problems are almost everywhere I’ve been. Still coming to Tucson!
Tucson will welcome you with open arms! 😎🌵☀️ Have a great day! Thanks for checking out the channel!
If this were the 90s I would be all for Tucson, the crime wasn't so bad, the legal system for victims was good and in general it was a good place to live with the low cost of living balancing the down sides of living here. My feeling is no longer the same, this isn't the place it once was, the crime is HORRIBLE now, the legal system is bogged down, the cost of living is absurd and with the prices where they are people have much, much better options since there is no cost of living benefit to compensate for the downfalls and the downfalls have only amplified. This, along with so many of the people that made Tucson feel amazing leaving for greener pastures and I wouldn't call this a good place to be anymore.
The roads in East Tucson are the absolute worst I have EVER experienced!!
They’re not good that’s for sure!
I lived in Tucson from late July 2020 to early February 2021. I had lived in CA all my life, I was jobless, and had an opportunity to live rent free with a friend who owned a house in NE Tucson. So I came to Tucson hoping for a new life, including what could have been a a good job. First, from my perspective, there are NO jobs in Tucson. I applied ruthlessly without any bites. Fortunately, I was able to take my unemployment pay from CA to AZ with me, so that helped for a bit. I had to return to CA in early 2021. A living space became available, and I had a job and helping care for my elderly parents waiting for me. I found NE Tucson, which is more suburban/rural, the safest and most beautiful part of the city. I lived off of Speedway Blvd near Camino Seco, near where the Calvary Chapel is set up. I loved driving through the NE countryside of the city. Having a National Parks Pass, I spent a lot my spare time enjoying places like Saguaro National Park East, and Sabino Canyon Recreation area without dropping any extra money. I also enjoyed a lot of time at Agua Caliente Regional Park. I also spent time with an long time friend who is retired and living in nearby city of Green Valley. During my time there, visited a lot of places near Tucson, such as San Xavier Mission, El Canoa Ranch, Empire Ranch Foundation, and a couple of awesome trips to Tombstone. Did one trip to Mount Lemmon. Also visited Saguaro National Park West. Dislikes: 1) Summer Months June through September - just way to hot. Although low humidity, constant 100 plus degree temps didn't work for me. Spent most of my summer indoors in 75 degree air conditioned home. Thank God!! Come October, it cools down enough to enjoy the outdoors more without frying to death. 2) In general, almost all the road conditions in the city were horrible. The roads need major repaving throughout pretty much the whole city and surrounding areas. 3) Road construction - for me, most of the construction was in downtown Tucson (which I don't like that part of Tucson at all) and didn't impact me personally that much. There was some contruction going on the roads leading to Sabino Canyon, but never anything that impacted my frequent drives. Here in CA, we have a lot of construction that has spanned to the course of several years to complete. Sounds like there is lengthy construction going on in Tucson as well. I find that any part of Tucson South-West of the streets Wilmot and Broadway are very sketchy as far a crime goes. I probably wouldn't want to live in AZ at all, mostly because of the summer heat. But Tucson is a cool place to visit for maybe 2-4 weeks, during the non-summer months. I will be back to visit friends at some point. I did make a few friends in Tucson. All nice people too. Different vibe from CA.
Thanks for the view and comment! Glad you liked the people you met here and enjoyed many of the places you visited! I’m not sure what field of work you are in but we actually have a lot of jobs here in the different trades (construction, HVAC work, electrical, plumbing, even pest control), and of course lots of work in the medical professions, tons of work in the tourism field (hotels, restaurants, spas, etc), but we don’t have many major companies based here, although Raytheon and the university and Davis Monthan Air Force base employ a ton of people. Even the Amazon warehouses employ thousands of people here now and pay $15-$18/hour plus benefits for full time. 2020-early 2021 were during the height of the pandemic so that was a tough time to be here, (or at least I thought so). Even Mount Lemmon was on fire so we couldn’t escape the heat like we usually do in the summer 😩 Plus 2020 we had a nasty drought and all time highs. 2021 we had much more rain and that helps cool off the desert. I hope you get to come visit again soon when the weather is nicer and now that things are opening up again! Thanks for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
@@TucsonArizona I work in Customer Service, like "in an office" customer service. There are little to no jobs there, at least none that would hire me. So, my take is, if people won't hire me, then there are no jobs for ME.
You should mention the coyotes and javelinas , as far as animals. Many people attacked lately from the javelinas, many small pets become prey to the coyotes.
Thanks for the view and comment! I actually have a video out about animals in Tucson and I’m also coming out with another video soon regarding dangerous animals/pests/creatures in Tucson, so stay tuned! 😎🌵☀️
I’d also loooooooooooooove if they made driving downtown easier- like half the roads suddenly go only one way and it’s not super obvious when it’s going to happen. I agree our roads are always full of trash!!!!!!! It’s very sad!!! I always see stuff in the middle of the road that’s going to cause an accident or at the least damage to a car. Roadkill is roadkill- it’s sad but can’t really stop that like you can stop gross people throwing their trash out their car. It’s just disrespectful. I hate it when people smoke in their car and then flick the butt out at you - although now it’s become more of a problem is them smoking weed while driving and it’s super irritating to be driving by someone who’s completely hotboxing the whole dang area they’re driving! Ugh so annoying. I don’t want to smell that crap or breathe that in. The snakes and wildlife don’t bother me at all. But do not mess with javelina!!!! They will chase you and so will gila monsters- you do not want to get bit by a gila monster!!!!! Most likely you will get gang green just don’t!
Totally agree with you on everything in this comment
#6 the city council is lazy in placing bids for city projects. They just give the project to the companies they know.
Well, here are MY comments on your thoughts. #1 Roads: Every city has construction going on for what seems like all the time. The best parts about it here in Tucson is that our roads are fairly wide and we still have lots of room to scoot around it instead of being re-directed down a diverted route. If we were back East in Connecticut, Massachusetts, or New York we would be grid locked on narrow streets waiting for pilot cars or being moved through small, even more narrow streeted neighborhoods. #2 Crime: While crime happens in every city or town I do feel like we have more serious crimes than other places. It used to be that you could pull out a map of the area and mark high crime areas in red so visitor could avoid those spots but the last two years the crime has spread to places that used to be fairly insulated. Property crimes have more than doubled and violent crime (I mean really?! People attacking others with manchettes or hammers?!) has gone through the roof while traffic crimes have just gone insane. The problem with the U of A is that they have their own police and not only do they not report all of the crimes on campus but they hide a lot of the crimes and the outcomes. They have a vested interest in making it appear that they have a safe campus. #3 Trash: I live just outside the limits and have actually seen city residents cross the line, stop their vehicle and dump furniture and old appliances! #4: Wildlife is a part of every city. It is impossible to find a place that does not have some kind of dangerous animal. #5 "Social Issues" : The homeless population has exploded in our area. Many are recent and temporary but far more are mentally ill, drug addicted and are violent. With the public busses not charging for rides the homeless camps have spread not only across the city but have gotten into the county neighborhoods with homeless camps being found under bridges, in washes and even behind homes. We have seen a rash of fires in the desert due to these camps and the higher crime rate is directly connected to these encampments. #6 Housing Costs: The cost of housing has gotten ridiculous. We have thought about downsizing but when you look at the cost of housing these days there is no way we could afford to replace our home! Our daughter had to move out of state just to be able to afford an apartment! The cost of housing has far out paced the cost of living here in Tucson. We need the bubble to pop so the market can get back to a normal level. Also, California residents fleeing even higher home prices as well as crazy political policies have driven up our house costs.
Thanks for your view and comments! I agree! :)