I've lived around the world. Australia, New Zealand, Belize, Guatemala, Cali, Colorado, Finland, just....Everywhere. and Tucson is my #1 pick. I always come back. When u combine everything about a place, Tucson reigns Supreme
I’ve lived in many parts of this world myself. I really don’t care what Tucson is like. The people there are Americans and that alone gives me a sense of comfort.
Tucson born and raised here and this is 100% accurate. Thank you. It's one of the most honest videos, of this type, on Tucson I have ever seen. Wouldn't leave Tucson for anything.
Thanks so much for your kind words! Really appreciate it! I’m a proud Tucsonan and I love this city but no place is perfect including Tucson. Thanks for checking out the channel and for your view and comment! Have a great rest of your weekend!
I moved to Tucson from NY (born and raised) 17 years ago. So living In Tucson is a piece of cake. I don't miss shoveling snow, the cold weather the heavy population, traveling to the city for work. What I do miss is my daughter so I travel back every few years or she'll come see me. I miss the theater but I've seen some great shows in Tucson. I love Tucson. I love everything about it. It's not perfect but It could be worse. So just do your research, visit a few times like we did and find what works for you. Thank you for another great Video!
I absolutely love these words and your perspective. I completely agree: people need to visit here many times before moving here. They need to get to know the different areas so they will know what they like. Thanks for following along with the channel! ☀️🌵
Being from the Midwest, the instant I saw the mountains I was smitten and I'm been visiting Tucson for over twenty years! No complaints. I get the heat and deal with it.
We were from NE Indiana and got tired of having winter from late October to whenever it decides to leave as late as May! I was there on the 5th of May last year and there was 3" of snow on the ground! No thanks! I love the Tucson area!
I’m sorry you witnessed that, that must’ve been extremely scary. I do occasionally hear about people getting hit by cars in Tucson, and I honestly think it’s a combination of our roads not all being in the best condition, plus we have a lot of people who live here who are not completely familiar with the city (snowbirds who only live here in the winter time, college students who only live here while school is in session, etc), and I also feel like we have a lot of people who walk around on our streets especially Midtown, all hours of the day and night.
AGREED! A gentleman was hit in his wheelchair 2 cars in front of me, while he was legally crossing. Broadway/Craycroft area last winter. Didn't even make the news.
One problem is that it's hyperliberal. So the local government wastes lots of money on social programs, but neglects basic things like roads, firemen or police.
also keep in mind the city is accepting 300-500 afghan refuges, idk why though since there plenty of homeless people in Downtown and on Golf Links near Davis Monthan who could use a hand. but i guess they would rather help people on the other side of the wolrd rather than people who have been homeless here for awhile
It's a shame Tucson didn't fight to keep some the MLB teams who used to do their spring training there now they've been losing that revenue to Mesa, Scottsdale, Peoria & Surprise. Another thing it's seems they frown upon is on those who wanna start a business by having them cut through so much red tape which makes no sense SMH 🤦🏽♂️
It's trash truck juice in Tucson. The idea that a Metro area with around a million people would have one freeway is just cray. One freeway in the middle of the town would not significantly effect views. It's like the size of Denver or Cleveland but had limited resources by comparison.
The only redeeming thing about Tuscon is that it's not as sprawling as it wants to be. Thank Gaia that there's only one freeway because otherwise you'd be living in another soulless car town.
@@Azzenstudent I'm all for the harmonious balance between progress and the Earth. Balance being the key word. How is it that Phoenix and Tucson have similar average car commute times? Leadership in Tucson can't be that worried about pollution considering their current water quality woes. The city's true soul rests with methamphetamine use and teen. pregnancies.
Lived here all my life and the traffic in the city is horrendous and so are so many other problems. Couldn’t believe when I drove down Golf Links first time in a few years. All the homelessness. All thanks to your councilmen. The best parts of town are not in the city limits also thanks to the council people and Mayor. You can have them.
yet unlike denver you can drive across the metro area in 45 minutes with the existing infrastructure, and i just visted denver and thay have a massive homeless problem too lots of tents along pretty much every major road way i drove down...
Despite being a so-called "dry" climate, I became extremely ill from black mold. I've found flat roofs, poor property mgmt, old houses, and monsoons create an extremely toxic environment. The drug addiction aspects are horrendous. I've seen meth addicts cruising around on motorized bikes all hours of the day and night. I've been here over 20 years...I'm leaving. Had enough. Sorry.
I agree..slum lords run rampant and sure..if you make more than 65k a year with one job..Tucson is probably attractive! The drug problem is everywhere but I'm telling you..I've lived in 7 other states and you can get from your car to the store door without getting harassment from the homeless! I truly wish your next move brings you happiness and peace!❤
@@jenniferjoseph1560 don't worry as you can tell the government is going to make you homeless too then you will be wishing you gave and had good karma because you going to need that see me I was wise enough to give but I can't let my left hand know what my right hand is doing just know y'all really played yourself 🤭😂😂
The cunning plan of the county supervisors was to inhibit the ability of people to drive around the city, to promote the development of neighborhoods. I like the heat of the summer: It is good practice for my afterlife.
Thanks for the view and comment! It’s funny because I have people moving here from other places who tell me our roads are terrible, and other people who say the roads are great compared to where they moved here from! LOL! I guess it’s all based on perspective, haha… I like Tucson too, (despite our roads). Thanks for checking out the channel! Have a great weekend! 😎🌵
I moved here from Detroit in 2014. Worse roads than Tucon's do exist. City has its negatives, but I am glad I moved here. The plusses outweigh the minuses by a LOT.
I'm also a native Tucsonan and I absolutely love it here! I moved to Springfield Missouri to be close to my little sister and her family and I was out there for six years, other than that I've always lived in Tucson. Other than missing my family, when I lived in Springfield I really missed the heat, the mountains and the Mexican Food! Tucson has absolutely beautiful mountain views, beautiful areas for camping, hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities, beautiful near perfect weather half of the year, amazing Mexican Food and so much more! Thanks for sharing this great video! :-)
Thanks so much! I agree with everything you just said! I lived in Montana for almost 4 years in my 20s but otherwise I’ve always been in Tucson too. Loved Montana but missed everything you mentioned (especially the heat and Mexican food!) Love all of our outdoor adventures! I’m glad to hear another born and raised Tucsonan feels the same way! 😎🌵☀️❤️
Housing prices and rents have gotten seemingly unsustainable in Tucson. I left in July, 2019 after 12 years to move back east to be closer to aging family members. Since I left the 2BD/2.5B townhouse I was renting went from $919/mo. to $1,735/mo. Oh, but they "renovated" the units. By the sound of all the one-star reviews it was very shoddy work done on the cheap. This was a trend starting around the time I left - out of state companies buying up local complexes and raising rents... Houses I was eyeing to buy in years past have now surpassed their 2006 bubble prices. I can't see these prices lasting in what is still a low wage city.
Yep, all true: low wages, rising rents and real estate prices. I know that rent and real estate are skyrocketing across the country, so this is definitely not happening just in Tucson, and I still think that other cost of living in Tucson are below the national average and below the state average in general, but yes we are a generally low wage city and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
I was just there on the east side. Great views but I heard what the rent was and it was horribly high. The homeless are everywhere. And the heat was crazy hot seeing as it was may. The outskirts are more peaceful forsure.
If you can't handle Tucson rent I don't know how your going to survive. Nope no freeways they will ruin our city and views. We don't want to be Phoenix. That's why there's Phoenix for you to move too if you want to drive all over the freeways. People move here then they leave if they don't like it. If you like Tucson you stay if not you leave. We don't want Tucson to turn into Phoenix or L.A. And it could if we allowed it to. 😉
I’m new to Tucson but I did a lot of research before I moved here. I knew what to expect as far as climate, cost of living, etc. I did not know neighborhoods very well, but I learned quickly and I found areas a little north which I like. I’ve been reading a lot of the comments and I’m completely blown away by so many about how expensive housing is in Tucson. I moved here from San Francisco, where a 3-bedroom house would cost at least $1.3 million (that is very much on the low end and hard to find), in Tucson it’s around $308,000. Rent for 2 bedroom apartments in SF start about $3500+ for maybe 750 square feet, while in Tucson it’s more like $1400 for 1200 square feet. So forgive me for laughing just a little. I do understand that wages are lower, but I’ve done comparisons there too, and they are not different enough to account for the difference in housing costs. Anyway, I think I will like this somewhat alien city, the views and sunsets are awesome, and I am looking forward to finally having time to explore the hiking trails and the parks and desert areas.
Thanks so much for your insight! I really appreciate your point of view! I get a lot of comments on this channel, including all the pros and cons of the city. While I appreciate all views, I do think Tucson is a city that is extremely diverse: some areas have expensive real estate, some don’t. Some have great schools/jobs/neighborhoods/traditionally low crime, other areas don’t. If someone can find an area of town that suits them and works for them, they might be very happy here. I hope you are happy here too! Welcome to Tucson Arizona! 🥰🌵☀️
You did an excellent job with addressing concerns. Basically, the complaints people have shared with you are everywhere and it doesn’t matter if it’s a town or city. Overall, the weather, the big town feel, UA, scenery, diversity and more are very attractive. I am now in OK, but I miss Tucson greatly. And as far as places in AZ to live, Tucson is hands down the best place to live.
As for the poverty and homeless.. you know where I never see it? St George Utah. I visit 20x a year at least, very very rarely will you see homeless there. Wonder how they accomplish that.
My heart belongs to Tucson 1991-2009. I still live here but my poor Tucson has changed beyond repair. All great one of a kind restaurants are gone along with the Cactus Moon and Eddie's lounge. There is no place to go dancing now. The entire vibe of this city has taken a huge downturn, with all the California and other people flooding our city we are not able to drive peacefully on our streets or buy a home. Home prices have gone up 40% at least in the last 2 years. My precious Tucson that I have lived in for 30 years and visited since 1967 is a bygone era now. There is nothing here to be happy about except the beauty of the Catalina mountains. This grieves me to no end as there is no other place to live in Arizona that would match Tucson from the 1920s through the 1990s.
I know exactly what you mean as far as changing and certain restaurants closing, but as Tucson grows out, some of our suburbs are really cool too. I still love the Foothills, (and even though houses are expensive there, the condos and townhomes are still very affordable). Our suburbs are really cute and have a lot to offer in the way of views and restaurants and “smaller town” vibes. And Mount Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, and the Desert Museum are still some of my favorite places in the world! I have seen many Tucson changes in the last 40 years, (some good, some bad), but I still love Tucson’s beauty, food, architecture, and people. Thank you so much for your view and comment! I appreciate you checking out the channel! 🌵☀️❤️
Every state and cities have their faults. I absolutely love Tucson and l have been there at every time of year. Trust me Tucson is comfortable in the summer compared to my home state of Texas, and l mean south Texas. Try 99 degrees with 90 percent humidity. I had friends from Arizona that have told me Texas has got the crown for heat.
Speaking of the roads in Tucson, what happened to all the money the state is making from the lottery? I'd like to know exactly where that money goes because it sure isn't going to fixing our roads.
I have lived in tucson for 54years & yes it has its bad neighborhood but so does every other city but no matter where I travel to tucson is my home ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I recently moved from Tuscon, Arizona. My family and I lived there for a little over 7 years before moving back to where I was born. I can agree that these are probably the worst things about Tuscon.
A couple of things about Tucson that weren't mentioned. First, the government, both county and city are very corrupt; that will not change. Tucson is extremely "Blue"; that will not change. Those two things result in some of the observations made in this video.
Explain how the blue government is corrupt. Lol. Oh wait you can't do that can you. It's exactly one main reason why I LOVE Tucson. So....start 'splainin'
Tucson has become a racetrack (with a speed limit) all night long. Since when is that allowed & where is the law? There is so much trash & dog waste. Pick it up, people! It's the law. So much for going out for a walk along the wash & enjoying the occasional desert creature that may run across the path. I spend more time counting piles of dog waste than sightseeing! Listen up, you inconsiderate creeps! Pick up after your domesticated dog because it's the law & you are not exempt!
I guess it depends on interests. There’s definitely plenty of hiking and camping year round (in the hot summers, Mount Lemmon is always an option). A lot of people I know go mountain biking in the mountains and cycling all over the city. But if people aren’t interested in outdoor activities, then Tucson might not be a good fit.
You can sugarcoat and manipulate the crime statistics, but year in and year out crime is very high in Tucson. The City Police are worthless. Do your research and you will see the Fire Captain who killed his wife and then later his mother in law and her friend; and ran around for years being protected by the Police. The current Sheriff is worthless also. When he was Sheriff before, he employed all his friends who were documented to be on the take. The current Mayor is literally a Socialist. There are other places in Arizona with the same weather and food and less crime and more efficient transportation. And cheaper real estate, too!
I moved from Westport, Connecticut, to Tucson, Arizona, in January 1972. Next January I will celebrate 50 years of living in Tucson. I have visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Reid Park Zoo, Sabino Canyon, an art gallery featuring works by Ted DeGrazia, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, movies at Fox, and the Loft, La Placita, and the Tucson Convention Center. Yes, it is hot in summer, and by September I long for fall weather but don't the beauty of cacti, desert blossoms, gorgeous sunsets, and the serenity and majesty of the Tucson Mountains, the Santa Catalinas, the Rincon Mountains, and the Santa Ritas more than compensate? I know not everyone will love or even like Tucson but I have been very grateful my 2,500-mile move was a success.
I don’t know if that will happen. The two cities are pretty different. I like a lot of things about Phoenix but I prefer Tucson. Thanks for the view and comment!
I moved here two years ago after 19 years in Boston. Yes, I knew it was going to be a change, but I was ready to experience a new part of this beautiful country (grew up in Midwest). A colleague’s parents had retired here and he was very positive about his memories of visits which helped me keep an open mind. I was warned by someone about the various pockets of crime so I spent a lot of time searching for a place I felt comfortable, but I don’t think it’s much different than any place else. Many of these complaints are all relative. Most places I,ve lived have had similar problems with roads. I live about 15 min from campus, where I work and most roads are fine. There is one bad patch along my commute. The rest is great. My complaint is the large pay cut I took to live here. The only thing that costs less here is housing, but that has gone up quite a bit in the last two years. I was dumb enough to believe them when they said the cost of living was different, so that is my biggest complaint. The state itself has a terrible ranking for schools, but I just heard from a faculty member who’s kids went to a charter school (now in college) the same thing mentioned in the video. As for the homeless, my bro lives in CA and says other states have literally bussed their homeless there. It is a much better climate (except summer) to be homeless in. Though again, most every major city has homeless people in particular areas. I’m looking forward to some of the many outdoor festivals and cultural events returning as I have not experienced those (or much of anything) yet due to the pandemic. Would love to hear what some of the local favorite festivals are!
Thanks for all your input. I truly feel that things have been so different in the past two years in this city, (and everywhere). I completely agree about the cost of living and the pay cuts that people often take when they come here. We really don’t have a lot of high-paying jobs here. But we are very popular for retirees and snowbirds and university students, (most of whom don’t worry about having a high-paying job here because that’s not their main priority). So we’re definitely not the high-paying city that a lot of families are looking for; Phoenix has those types of jobs. When things are normal, Tucson has a lot of fun shows, parades, street fairs, farmers markets, museums open, and so many outdoor adventures that can be had here. Wishing you more fun in Tucson in the upcoming years! 😎
Ha ha, I guess it’s all relative 😁 i’ve been to many places where the roads are much worse, and I’ve been to many places where the roads are much better… I guess it just depends on what you’re used to! Thanks so much for the view and comment!
My family is from Tucson my dad was born there. I was born in Phoenix and all I can say is the roads are absolutely the worst in any city in AZ and I am not sure why. Whoever is in charge of maintaining the roads should be fired.
Used to live in Tucson three years ago. Love the mountains, sunshine, blue skies and stars ⭐️ at night. Now we live in Florida, climate has changed here cloudy and rainy days with humidity. Very little sun. Lived in Buckeye Arizona for 28 years. Also miss the dry climate. Hope to come back for a visit.
I lived in Tucson, AZ with parents from 1985-1988. Much smaller town back then. I was probably a little kid about 12 years old. I went to Naylor Middle School on Columbus. I couldn't agree with you more on Tucson. It's a very nice small town but it does have its downsides. Its great for retirees and low cost of living. Not much industry, not many good paying jobs and yes its hot in summer. The crime can't be half as bad as in a big city like where i currently live now. I would consider coming back to Tucson when I retire someday. The best place to live in Tucson is up toward the Catalina Foothills. Tucson has a lot of history and is worth paying a visit. Arizona The Grand Canyon State is a beautiful state with all the mountains. Hope to be back someday and visit the valley of the sun.
Love your common sense approach to evaluating Tucson. Yes, there are good and bad as there are for every other city in the US. Personally, as a San Franciscan, I could not handle the desert temp, but know that there are people who "love the heat". Frankly, the so-called "worst things about Tucson" show that Tucson is no different from any other city in the US.
Tucson is my hometown! (Flowing Wells Class of 2005!) It’s where I bought my first home! I love it and dislike it all at the same time! My biggest complaint is that we don’t have a major freeway connecting east and west. I live by Ironwood Ridge High School, and some of my closest friends live east of Udall Park. It takes me an hour or more to get there. However, with the smaller population footprint, things still feel familiar. I feel I am six degrees of separation from almost all the other native Tucsonans. It’s my home, and even if I move out of the area for work or what have you, I will always be proud to call it home!
Tucson is waaay to liberal. No freeway system. They build houses on every square inch of land. The worst roads ever. Looks so trashy and dirty as you drive thru I-10. Terrible city planning and city council. Beautiful mountains and great hiking.
I agree with you. Truth be told I love it in Tucson, but no place is perfect and I wanted to make a video about the things I think the city could work on. But overall Tucson is my home forever and ever 🌵♥️🌵♥️🌵♥️
I lived in Tucson for eight years. We lived on the east side on the very edge of the city. We had a beautiful neighborhood called Civano. We did not quite live in Vail. The scenery is absolutely unbelievable. If you are used to green and lush vegetation it is a bit of a shock but you’ll eventually get used to it and learn the beauty of the desert.
Unfortunately I do not know the answer to that question, as I do not suffer with asthma personally. I do know people who moved to Tucson for health-related reasons but I don’t think any of them were asthma-related. I found this link on the AAFA website so this might answer some questions: community.aafa.org/blog/3-ways-humidity-affects-asthma Hopefully that answers a few questions? Thanks so much for checking out the channel! ☺️
4:11 lies!! The traffic isn't just bad at rush hour....it's bad all the time. I don't know what city your talking about but as a door dasher, uber driver, this was some of the worst driving I've ever seen. The infrastructure is broken....traffic does not flow it scurried about in a wobbly manor. People rarely understood simple traffic laws, especially on the freeway. So fast on city streets but then they hug the right lane on the freeway like their lives depend on it. Also what's up with the random crosswalks.....??? They completely kill any flow of traffic, for one nut crossing a 6 lane road!!! I can't understand this!! Your not being very bias as far as the traffic is concerned. It's broken.....the traffic is broken!!!!
I love Tucson..I feel at home and safe living in Tucson. I’ve been visiting different places in US but I prefer to live here in Tucson and people here were friendly...I love nature ..and Tucson is the best place for me.Thank you🙏🏼❤️
These are 100% accurate. I was born and raised here. One thing I love is how much Mexican food we have. One thing I hate is how many hospitals we have for when moms are in labor. My sister had to drive 45 minutes to get to a hospital and I had to drive 50 minutes to get to one.
This City is the worst I have ever lived in...! Dirty streets, potholes and trash everywhere, people very rude, drug infested and high crime area, people drive like they are still in Mexico. If you ever wanted to visit Mexico, this city is the closest you can get with out going there. I absolutely hate Tucson but unfortunately I have to work here.
I grew up in Tucson during the late 1950's through the 1960's. I lived on the East side before all the building took place. I attended Palo Verde high school. Tucson is where I became fully aware of all the beauty that surrounded me, and of the world at large. I was ten years old. Tucson is, and always will be in my heart, and I am proud to call Tucson my home.
Excellent description of one aspect of Tucson. If my wife and I decide to move back to Tucson after 25 years living in Albuquerque we will definitely look you up as a realtor given how honest you are to potential clients.
Thanks so much! I try to be honest. Tucson is amazing in my opinion, but then again, I love dry heat, sunshine, mountains, and sunsets. Not everyone cares about those things, so I want to prepare people for some of the other things they might see if they decide to move here. Thanks so much for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
Moves here from back east, love my view of Rincon and Mt Lemon. The heat sucks honestly it wears on you The people are not nearly as friendly. I grew up in a melting pot but yea not friendly much, could be do to my career choice. Roads suck, people don't drive very well especially snow birds. Watch out in the winter when they go across three lanes without notice. Too many mentally ill, drug addicted folks but it's a city so it is what it is. Homeless everywhere, yea it's a city. Property crime is crazy high, left Catalina hills and moved to East side based on co-workers advice. East side has more property crime and get use to hearing random gunshots at 1am. Police are understaffed as they are across the nation because of the false narrative so don't expect anyone to get there fast. The good, I ride a mc on the daily and cycling too. Great roads (not surface it sucks) and great places to camp even during the summer. The economy and pay are disproportionate. Rent is higher than it should be for what you get. Food is a great, it you like Mexican food it's the epicenter. Can't find a good NYC pizza, some come close but most don't. They do have a great bar called franks who is a native of my hometown. Steeler Nation is represented here. Lots of burgh people so that cool. My daughter lives in Bear Canyon, beautiful but rent is crazy high. My other one lives just outside Phoenix and the rent is even higher. Let's see if I e left anything out🤔. I am looking to move into Northern AZ, at least up there you can have a change of season to some degree and cold weather sounds good especially for camping. Oh also tons of BLM land and national forest. Can't beat that when diapereei camping.
@@SkyvatorProductions wow really? More peeps up that way and traffic is crazy high. May make a transfer down to Sierra Vista. They have mtns and crickets.
@@Wildirishmanbiker I chose to move to Phoenix because I prefer bigger cities and I like Phoenix a lot better. I didn't really like Tucson much. It felt a little like El Paso, TX, where I'm from originally. Phoenix is just more for me.
Wait, how do you call the people from Tucson? Tucsonan, Tucsonian, or Tucsonite? "There are no jobs and a lot of homeless people" Yup. I was at the Tucson Spectrum mall 2 weeks ago and saw a few homeless people near the Best Buy parking lot, reminding me of LA. I hope it never becomes as bad as LA or California in general. Edit: Other than that, I loved revisiting the Saguaro National Park and Catalina Mountains. So beautiful.
I call people from Tucson “Tucsonans,” but I guess there are several different names we could go by! 😁 i’m so glad you enjoyed Saguaro National Park and the Catalinas! Some of my favorite places in the city!
I was born in Tucson (my mom is from Tombstone). My complaint is that there are too many people in Tucson now. I came back with the Air Force in the 70s and it was right sized then. I think the CAP was a big negative for the region.
I lived in Tucson for 4 years. It is honestly a sleepy town I appreciate but not for the long term. The homeless population is getting out of hand there!
I'm a native from Phoenix, and I'll take Phoenix any day over Tucson. Tucson has a poorly planned freeway and road system, and is very rundown compared to Phoenix.
Thank you for your videos! Keep up the great work! I’m from “humid” and “flat” Florida and I’ve learned a lot about Tucson from your channel and what it has to offer. Thanks again for your content! I Love Arizona especially ❤️Tucson❤️ and the desert southwest is my favorite part of the country for sure. I went on a road trip out west last summer and I really enjoyed my stop in the Tucson area. I visited Saguaro National Park and drove through some residential areas to see the real estate. I really like the desert style homes with the “zero maintenance” desert landscaping. One of the biggest selling points is not having any grass to mow, water and fertilize. Here in Florida it’s an ongoing battle with maintaining your lawn! I’ve only explored a portion of Tucson and I fell in love with it! The dry air was wonderful and the mountain scenery was beautiful! I can never get tired of viewing the desert mountains especially living in the eastern portion of the country all my life. I was depressed when leaving Arizona and having to drive back to Florida… My goal is to buy a new construction home in Oro Valley or Vail areas. I may start off by living in Tucson during hurricane season and live in Florida in the winter months. If I can see the mountains through my windows and backyard I’ll be extremely happy. I’m pretty sure the price tag for homes located close to the mountains will be higher. [This comment was posted by your future Tucson resident] ❤️🌵🌴🚵♂️🌞
Great to hear from you! So glad you enjoyed your trip to Tucson and I’m also thrilled that you like the channel! If you need any help learning more about the city or eventually purchasing a home (New or existing construction) here, I would love to work with you! Have a great rest of your weekend! 😎🌵☀️🏠
The 8 days we spent in Tucson were so amazing and I loved the heat. Besides Alaska, Tucson has been the most beautiful overall place I've seen in landscape. You don't have a traffic problem and I say that having lived all over the US and traveled to many places. It was so easy to get around but yes, it took a while to get from one side to the other but the views were amazing to help pass the time lol. We loved a used book/music/etc. store you all have there called Bookman's on Speedway Rd. I think it was. And of course Eegee's!! We ate there 3 times. A few things I didn't like about Tucson: 1. Sun goes down too fast because no daylight savings time. By 7 it was dark. 2. Backyard space is hard to find in housing. 3. Tarantulas! We saw 4 on our path hiking and one got on my daughter's leg! 4. Having to wear sunscreen - we got burnt first hour outside, so we had to wear sunscreen the rest of the time when we went hiking or swimming. It was frustrating because I can be out a long time here in Ohio at 90 degrees and never get burned but 30 minutes in Tucson and I already start burning. Maybe because closer to the equator and more direct sun?? I think a wide brimmed hat is a must if you'll be outside a while and long sleeves if you don't want to wear sunscreen.
All good points! I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip overall, and yes, Bookmans is awesome!!! I should do a video just on that place! 😁 coincidentally, I will have a video coming out soon about spiders and other bugs and pests in the city, so thanks for mentioning the tarantulas! I’ll be sure to include! And yes I know Arizona is kind of weird with the no daylight savings time thing… depending on the time of year you are here, the sun will go down earlier than many other places. Thanks so much for the comment and again I’m so glad you had a good trip!!!
Wow. Tucson is almost same as where I live, rather a bit cooler than where I live in North Western part of India. In my city temperature can go upto 120 sometimes. 127 once in 2016.
I think The highest I’ve ever heard of Tucson getting in the summer was back in 1990 when it hit 117°. Most summers we can get up to about 110° or so. Thanks for checking out the channel!
I do thoroughly appreciate the fact that Tucson "is not know for BIG business; it is known for it's natural beauty, desert and arts". And I am glad you emphasized that most Tucsonans would prefer it to remain that way. You folks truly DO NOT want to go the way of Phoenix! Believe me.
@@TucsonArizona I love living in Tucson. It's affordable and has lovely weather outside of the summer months and it's beautiful but if you want more entertaining things to do Phoenix is your best bet
Place is a complete dump. It could have been so nice but mis management appears to have been a long one unbelievable. It’s 2021 and downtown looks like 1960 lol it’s embarrassing moved to Mesa 20 years ago love Phoenix area not as pretty but everybody is friendly and not a liberal
I recently visited Tucson Arizona. I’m from Los Angeles CA, and honestly it was beautiful I love the scenery of the mountains and the art. I never saw the homelessness as bad as people proclaim it to be. Yes it is a city in development because there were lots of roadwork especially in the downtown area but they have great food and lots of places to shop around. Living in a overpopulated city traffic in Tucson was not an issue at all. My only few cons would be 1) heat and 2) we had to travel sometimes 20-30 to each destination because the places we wanted to see were far. One final comment the people in Tucson were all very very friendly and welcoming.
Thank you so much for checking out the channel and for your kind words about our city! I love it here too! I think just like all cities, some areas are nicer than others. I agree that our food is fantastic here. So glad you enjoyed yourself! ❤️😎🌵☀️
A city in development?! Hmmm if you call development living with crappy roads for as long as I can remember development then I guess that’s a polite way to say it. The county mishandles money and diverts it to pet projects that don’t benefit but a small portion of people and some that never benefit anyone.
Yeah no it’s not that it’s in development, it’s that they wait until there’s disastrous roads and traffic to do anything. People tend to stay in their part of town to shop since it takes 45 min to travel to the other side of town.
Solid list. I hadn't considered some of these as being a problem everywhere. I think the summer Heat is likely a most places problem too. I have family in Illinois and it is only slightly cooler in the summer and unbearable cold in the winter. Meaning at least 6 months out of the year, you don't even want to walk outside. At least it is only 4 months for us.
I feel the same way! And in the summer I don’t really mind going outside first thing in the morning; it’s not that bad. By the way I love your channel! I’ve been following your videos for a while and you give great advice!
I first moved to Tucson in 1984 to attend the UA. I loved this city but recently the crime has gotten ridiculous. And the infrastructure is bad. But when I move away I always return. But Tucson is losing it's charm. Gentrification has not been good for Tucson. Take downtown. It was commercially a dead zone in the 20th century, but it had a lot of personality. Now it's a corporate/commercial wasteland! And where have all the damn tweekers come from!
@@annettewolf5949 fantastico statement....unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of people posting replys that just cannot help themselves in giving these way overblown generalities.... i guess its easier for them to see "the glass half full".
If you think the roads are bad in Tucson you have never lived in a state that gets snow. Like most cities in the poor areas the roads are the worst. Since we are talking about roads. People in AZ don't know how to keep right. Back east we called them left lane dick's. On a better note, they don't pull out in front of you. There have been many times I would have pulled out with no problem, but they like to wait. Great. You are spot on with the traffic. I lived 55+ years in central NJ. Don't tell me about traffic. Schools suck all over the country. If it's not CRT it's some other BS. Our kids need to know reading, writing (english) and math. Of course history, geography and science as well. As far as homeless. They don't bother you, deal with then as you see fit. I occasionally buy food. I never give cash. The warm climate really brings them. I hardly saw any in Trenton. One thing you missed, it may not interest everyone but AZ is a constitutional carry state. No permit to carry a gun. Open or concealed, in your car, visible or not, loaded or not. After living in NJ it's nice to be able to exercise one of our freedoms. 😁
I worked at the Miraval in 2014 and had never been to Arizona. Man Tucson made me just LOVE the desert and Arizona specifically. Love the mountains, food, even the weather. I was sad I had to leave before monsoon season as I heard they are quite a sight. I also quickly became a fan of U of A basketball. Bear down! Love Tucson!
That’s in a beautiful area! I’m so glad you got to experience our city and that you had a great experience! Aren’t the mountains amazing? Thanks so much for checking out the channel, and for the view and comment!
The biggest issue I have with Tucson,and I have lived here my whole life, born in 1974, is the influx of illegals, when I was a kid you rarely heard anything other than English, the language of our country, now you constantly hear Spanglish everywhere, you can't get away from it. Also, the Californians have made the real estate market stupid expensive for anywhere that doesn't have hispanic gangs tagging everything they can.
@ajonesL1 You're history is incorrect, of course depending on what you mean by long... The Spanish claimed this area before the Mexicans (which got independence in 1821), and it then became American territory in 1848, (It was literally called the uninhabited part of Northern Mexico, after that whole Mexican-American war) so it was part of Mexico for what, 27 years and was uninhabited by such people, and has been American territory for 173 year. So, if you are here and are a Mexican, you are an illegal. If you are here and you are an American, well you're exactly where you are supposed to be...
But like Texas heat, you’ll need extremely good refrigerators. Really love Kale, which does suffer in any type of heat. With so many types of Cactus, are there health groups that create natural medicinals from them? As a devoted natural health advocate, that question also popped into my mind. Have a good one!
Thanks for checking out the channel! Fortunately Tucson does have refrigerators, and we also have kale, but I suppose that’s where the refrigerator comes into play 😆 … I don’t personally know of natural medicinals from cactus but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something. Thanks for the view and comment!
Tony Montes Tucson is run by the 1870's Party whose attitude & mentality are is 1880 & beyond are only street addresses, not years & decades. I lived there & worked there at the Vineyard at DMAFB 15 years-I hated that place so much. I live in Casa Grande which is a lot better than Tucson. The Northern suburbs of Marana,Casas Adobes, Oro Valley & Catalina are a lot & far better than Tucson.
We have spent the past 5 winters here. We absolutely love Tucson. The weather, culture, restaurants and small town feel is something we both fell in love with. Our only complaint is the litter along the freeway and some boulevards. Tucson can do so much better controlling litter such as harsher fines, requiring loads to be covered. We are from Alaska and most cities have banned plastic bags. It has made an incredible difference!
As a native Tucson is great if you live in Pima County. The fact is that inside Tucson Limits it sucks. Bad roads full of homeless and a giant food desert. City Council has not done the things we talked about 30 years ago. Build today for tomorrow it will cost 100 times what the consultants say it will. For example, Broadway, Grant much less the north/south corridors. Great in The city of O’ro Valley. I remember when it was nothing but a speed trap (still is) but the big problem is everyone works on the opposite side, therefore gred lock 2 times a day. Tucson has little affordable housing in less you live the apartments for the college kids.
Thank you for touching base on the traffic here (among everything else you touched base on). I'm originally from Colorado, more recently the Denver area and have had to commute through Denver multiple times. A former boss of mine lived in Vegas. I've traveled through other cities, and going through Texas in general during this last Thanksgiving season was a nightmare! Even I get annoyed with the traffic flow and stoplights (granted, I'm also the type to leave at the last minute alot to get to work). But here's the thing... you have aggressive drivers, slow drivers, rude and stupid drivers, and traffic jams... everywhere! Everywhere big enough, anyways. In my opinion and limited experience, Tucson driving really isn't that bad. If you leave at a decent time and have it figured out, you'll get there on time. My work commute basically takes me just about as long every time, with very little difference. And then, after work, it's nice to be chill. Also, yes, we have alot of homeless people here all over town. But again, comparatively speaking, it's not as bad as other major cities where you have tent cities lining the streets and paraphernalia you would rather not step in or nearby. It's pretty spread out here, of which can be nice or annoying... depending on your preference or mood at the moment. Lol. Also, like a guy I used to work with said "you want snow? Drive 45 minutes. You'll find snow".
Haha I know, right?! I’ve never been to Houston but people often make comments about bad traffic in Tucson. I do a lot of driving in Tucson but I’ve never found it to be as bad as some places I’ve been… thanks for the view and comment! 😁
I'm born&raised here too,I'm 25y/o and will tell u if u have a kid don't move to Tucson , were only a couple hundred miles from the border that means that a lot of the Mexican cartel comes through this town and use this town as a distribution for the rest of the United States illegal drugs, by 10 years old I was smoking weed and by 15 years old I was smoking meth and not only me but a lot of other kids 75% of the people I grew up with are either in jail dead or strung out on the street oh, we also are like number 50 of the worst education here in Arizona, just be careful! I am maybe look up the crime rate here in Tucson as well!
1000%. It happened to my siblings, we moved here while growing up and my siblings are now wrapped up stuck in that lifestyle which is something none of us could have ever imagined them doing. It's best not to have kids here
I think the natural beauty and culture of the city outweighs the crappy planning and poverty, and honestly just adding another lane and sprucing up the east side of i10 would fix a lot of issues.
This is a great video.. I'm a 2nd generation native here. And I feel the same way, although I may complain about the heat in the summer I wouldn't change a thing.. Thank you
I know that it has its drawbacks, like every city, but I love this city and enjoy living here. Having been to many cities throughout the USA and Canada, I can say that Tucson is one of my favorite places to live, only a close second to my birthplace of Las Vegas. I love the area, and the climate even though it gets HOR! Yes the roads need work and there are some political things that I disagree with bur for the most part I love this city and its people.
Hey Johnny! Thanks for checking out the channel! Let me know if you have any other ideas about videos I can make about Tucson in the surrounding areas! 😁😁😁 hope you’re doing great!
Thanks for the honest assessment. I grew up there in the 70s and can’t imagine growing up anyplace else. Anyone interested in Tucson needs to visit and experience it. It’s not for everyone, but for many, it’s perfect.
I totally agree! And different people are going to have different experiences based on the area of town they live on, so I feel the area of town is just as important as the house people live in. I always encourage anyone moving here to come here first and visit for at least a week to check out the city for that very reason. Thanks so much for exploring the channel! 😎🌵☀️
We are looking at Green Valley, outside of Tucson and possibly Tucson and some of its outer communities .. you mentioned Madana .. are there places for say $240,000 to $280,000 or is that some kind of wild dream??
Totally depends on what you’re looking for… Are you OK with an older home? Are you OK with a townhome or condo or even manufactured home? I’m pretty sure you could get a house in Marana or a house in Green Valley for around $250,000 but it might need a little TLC… there are some new construction homes going up in the Green Valley/Sahuarita areas that start in the mid to high $200,000s depending on what you’re looking for? I generally don’t specialize in Green Valley but if you want to reach out to me I can either give you some ideas or I can refer you to a real estate agent in that area who knows the area better. All my contact information is in the description below each video. Thanks!
@@TucsonArizona thanks for the reply. We are ok with a townhome, but prefer a house. At least 2 bed 2 bath 1200 to 1500 SQ ft. Good area but not looking for a BMW in every drive way either. We're pretty down to earth people. Doing ok financially, but not wealthy and probably aren't looking for wealthy areas. Probably should have explained all that first time around. We are both artist types, so green valley may be our best bet. Will take a few more trips down that way, thanks so much for your response. Love your videos!
Born and raised in Tucson so when this video came across my feed, I had to click and watch. Once I got to :35 and your comment about believing everyone deserves to have their voice heard, I decided I was going to become a subscriber and supporter of your channel. 🤗 It is people like you that make Tucson great. 💕💪🏻 God Bless you, your family and future! 🙏🏼 Now, back to the video. ☺️
So sweet of you! Thank you so much! I love Tucson and all of its imperfections! 😁😁😁 Feel free to tell the world all your favorite (or least favorite) things about Tucson in these comments 😎🌵☀️
Agree!!! I love my city. There's so much history in Tucson. I was born at TMC in 1958. Graduated from Flowing Wells and want my ashes sprinkled on Mt. Lemon, so I can eventually spend eternity in Sabino Canyon. And let's not forget to FOOD!
I moved from San Diego 3 years ago and tried Phoenix first .. most ppl described Tucson in comparison to be more “EARTHY” .. I like it better than Phoenix I will say 🙌🏾😂
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I've lived around the world. Australia, New Zealand, Belize, Guatemala, Cali, Colorado, Finland, just....Everywhere. and Tucson is my #1 pick. I always come back. When u combine everything about a place, Tucson reigns Supreme
Thanks so much for sharing about your experiences! What are some of your favorite things about Tucson?
You're insane.
@@reignman4529 yes indeed I am. U have to be just a little crazy in these times 😜🙏
I’ve lived in many parts of this world myself. I really don’t care what Tucson is like. The people there are Americans and that alone gives me a sense of comfort.
Glad you like it! 😎
I wake up every morning and look out of my window at the view of the mountains and it amazes me every time
I love Tucson. There’s nowhere else I’d rather live. It is so beautiful. 🌵☀️
Same here
Tucson is beautiful.... With beautiful people. The roads suck. But it's a great little city. Love it.
Thank you so much for those kind words. I agree with everything you said (including what you said about the roads 😆)
I just moved to Tucson from California, I love it here guys, it’s been the most relaxing ever, people are amazing as well.
Tucson born and raised here and this is 100% accurate. Thank you. It's one of the most honest videos, of this type, on Tucson I have ever seen. Wouldn't leave Tucson for anything.
Thanks so much for your kind words! Really appreciate it! I’m a proud Tucsonan and I love this city but no place is perfect including Tucson. Thanks for checking out the channel and for your view and comment! Have a great rest of your weekend!
@@TucsonArizona I wholeheartedly agree
If you think of moving anywhere try going there for a length of time before you make a decision to move there.
I agree with you 100%
Tucson weather gaves me healing touch to my body. I love the heat.
I moved to Tucson from NY (born and raised) 17 years ago. So living In Tucson is a piece of cake. I don't miss shoveling snow, the cold weather the heavy population, traveling to the city for work. What I do miss is my daughter so I travel back every few years or she'll come see me. I miss the theater but I've seen some great shows in Tucson. I love Tucson. I love everything about it. It's not perfect but It could be worse. So just do your research, visit a few times like we did and find what works for you. Thank you for another great Video!
I absolutely love these words and your perspective. I completely agree: people need to visit here many times before moving here. They need to get to know the different areas so they will know what they like. Thanks for following along with the channel! ☀️🌵
@@TucsonArizona ❤
Thank you :)
I love this it can be worst I lived in New York and grew up in Houston so tucson should
Be a walk in the park
I’ve never lived in either of those places but I know people who have and say Tucson is very different. Hope you love it here!!! 🌵🌵🌵
Being from the Midwest, the instant I saw the mountains I was smitten and I'm been visiting Tucson for over twenty years! No complaints. I get the heat and deal with it.
I love the heat too! It’s actually one of my favorite things about Tucson ☀️😎
Love mountains so close and Snow you don’t have to shovel!
Absolutely! Aren’t the mountains beautiful when they have snow on them??? 🌵🌵🌵
We were from NE Indiana and got tired of having winter from late October to whenever it decides to leave as late as May! I was there on the 5th of May last year and there was 3" of snow on the ground! No thanks! I love the Tucson area!
Me too! I love it here!
Ive lived there. What amazed me was how many people are hit and killed by cars there. I even witnessed one, it was extremely horrifying.
I’m sorry you witnessed that, that must’ve been extremely scary. I do occasionally hear about people getting hit by cars in Tucson, and I honestly think it’s a combination of our roads not all being in the best condition, plus we have a lot of people who live here who are not completely familiar with the city (snowbirds who only live here in the winter time, college students who only live here while school is in session, etc), and I also feel like we have a lot of people who walk around on our streets especially Midtown, all hours of the day and night.
AGREED! A gentleman was hit in his wheelchair 2 cars in front of me, while he was legally crossing. Broadway/Craycroft area last winter. Didn't even make the news.
One problem is that it's hyperliberal. So the local government wastes lots of money on social programs, but neglects basic things like roads, firemen or police.
also keep in mind the city is accepting 300-500 afghan refuges, idk why though since there plenty of homeless people in Downtown and on Golf Links near Davis Monthan who could use a hand. but i guess they would rather help people on the other side of the wolrd rather than people who have been homeless here for awhile
It's a shame Tucson didn't fight to keep some the MLB teams who used to do their spring training there now they've been losing that revenue to Mesa, Scottsdale, Peoria & Surprise. Another thing it's seems they frown upon is on those who wanna start a business by having them cut through so much red tape which makes no sense SMH 🤦🏽♂️
I agree I miss those MLB teams!
It's trash truck juice in Tucson. The idea that a Metro area with around a million people would have one freeway is just cray. One freeway in the middle of the town would not significantly effect views. It's like the size of Denver or Cleveland but had limited resources by comparison.
The only redeeming thing about Tuscon is that it's not as sprawling as it wants to be. Thank Gaia that there's only one freeway because otherwise you'd be living in another soulless car town.
@@Azzenstudent I'm all for the harmonious balance between progress and the Earth. Balance being the key word. How is it that Phoenix and Tucson have similar average car commute times? Leadership in Tucson can't be that worried about pollution considering their current water quality woes. The city's true soul rests with methamphetamine use and teen. pregnancies.
@@Azzenstudent Yes but that’s what keeps it down too. So people end up having to commute to Phoenix with the traffic up and down I10 growing by leaps
Lived here all my life and the traffic in the city is horrendous and so are so many other problems. Couldn’t believe when I drove down Golf Links first time in a few years. All the homelessness. All thanks to your councilmen. The best parts of town are not in the city limits also thanks to the council people and Mayor. You can have them.
yet unlike denver you can drive across the metro area in 45 minutes with the existing infrastructure, and i just visted denver and thay have a massive homeless problem too lots of tents along pretty much every major road way i drove down...
Despite being a so-called "dry" climate, I became extremely ill from black mold. I've found flat roofs, poor property mgmt, old houses, and monsoons create an extremely toxic environment. The drug addiction aspects are horrendous. I've seen meth addicts cruising around on motorized bikes all hours of the day and night. I've been here over 20 years...I'm leaving. Had enough. Sorry.
I agree..slum lords run rampant and sure..if you make more than 65k a year with one job..Tucson is probably attractive! The drug problem is everywhere but I'm telling you..I've lived in 7 other states and you can get from your car to the store door without getting harassment from the homeless! I truly wish your next move brings you happiness and peace!❤
The truth!
I'm from Tucson & I don't blame you for leaving, it got really bad sometime (after the recession in 2008) when I moved out in 2009 to Texas
Lmao you need to travel more because what you described is just about every city in 2021
@@jenniferjoseph1560 don't worry as you can tell the government is going to make you homeless too then you will be wishing you gave and had good karma because you going to need that see me I was wise enough to give but I can't let my left hand know what my right hand is doing just know y'all really played yourself 🤭😂😂
The cunning plan of the county supervisors was to inhibit the ability of people to drive around the city, to promote the development of neighborhoods. I like the heat of the summer: It is good practice for my afterlife.
What the heck afterlife are you talking about?
@@dannyhuelva4897 the hell you say?
@@DonMeaker Sorry about that. That was only a joke. But I did get what you meant in the last sentence.
Tucson potholes are the worst I've ever seen anywhere. That being said, Tucson is a very nice place to live.
Thanks for the view and comment! It’s funny because I have people moving here from other places who tell me our roads are terrible, and other people who say the roads are great compared to where they moved here from! LOL! I guess it’s all based on perspective, haha… I like Tucson too, (despite our roads). Thanks for checking out the channel! Have a great weekend! 😎🌵
The Detroit Metro Area laughs at you!!!
I moved here from Detroit in 2014. Worse roads than Tucon's do exist. City has its negatives, but I am glad I moved here. The plusses outweigh the minuses by a LOT.
Thanks so much for the view and comment! Really appreciate your thoughts on the city!
I'm also a native Tucsonan and I absolutely love it here! I moved to Springfield Missouri to be close to my little sister and her family and I was out there for six years, other than that I've always lived in Tucson. Other than missing my family, when I lived in Springfield I really missed the heat, the mountains and the Mexican Food! Tucson has absolutely beautiful mountain views, beautiful areas for camping, hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities, beautiful near perfect weather half of the year, amazing Mexican Food and so much more! Thanks for sharing this great video! :-)
Thanks so much! I agree with everything you just said! I lived in Montana for almost 4 years in my 20s but otherwise I’ve always been in Tucson too. Loved Montana but missed everything you mentioned (especially the heat and Mexican food!) Love all of our outdoor adventures! I’m glad to hear another born and raised Tucsonan feels the same way! 😎🌵☀️❤️
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Housing prices and rents have gotten seemingly unsustainable in Tucson. I left in July, 2019 after 12 years to move back east to be closer to aging family members. Since I left the 2BD/2.5B townhouse I was renting went from $919/mo. to $1,735/mo. Oh, but they "renovated" the units. By the sound of all the one-star reviews it was very shoddy work done on the cheap. This was a trend starting around the time I left - out of state companies buying up local complexes and raising rents... Houses I was eyeing to buy in years past have now surpassed their 2006 bubble prices. I can't see these prices lasting in what is still a low wage city.
Yep, all true: low wages, rising rents and real estate prices. I know that rent and real estate are skyrocketing across the country, so this is definitely not happening just in Tucson, and I still think that other cost of living in Tucson are below the national average and below the state average in general, but yes we are a generally low wage city and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
I was just there on the east side. Great views but I heard what the rent was and it was horribly high. The homeless are everywhere. And the heat was crazy hot seeing as it was may. The outskirts are more peaceful forsure.
If you can't handle Tucson rent I don't know how your going to survive. Nope no freeways they will ruin our city and views. We don't want to be Phoenix. That's why there's Phoenix for you to move too if you want to drive all over the freeways. People move here then they leave if they don't like it. If you like Tucson you stay if not you leave. We don't want Tucson to turn into Phoenix or L.A. And it could if we allowed it to. 😉
Totally agree 💯! Thanks for the view and comment!
I’m new to Tucson but I did a lot of research before I moved here. I knew what to expect as far as climate, cost of living, etc. I did not know neighborhoods very well, but I learned quickly and I found areas a little north which I like.
I’ve been reading a lot of the comments and I’m completely blown away by so many about how expensive housing is in Tucson. I moved here from San Francisco, where a 3-bedroom house would cost at least $1.3 million (that is very much on the low end and hard to find), in Tucson it’s around $308,000. Rent for 2 bedroom apartments in SF start about $3500+ for maybe 750 square feet, while in Tucson it’s more like $1400 for 1200 square feet. So forgive me for laughing just a little. I do understand that wages are lower, but I’ve done comparisons there too, and they are not different enough to account for the difference in housing costs.
Anyway, I think I will like this somewhat alien city, the views and sunsets are awesome, and I am looking forward to finally having time to explore the hiking trails and the parks and desert areas.
Thanks so much for your insight! I really appreciate your point of view! I get a lot of comments on this channel, including all the pros and cons of the city. While I appreciate all views, I do think Tucson is a city that is extremely diverse: some areas have expensive real estate, some don’t. Some have great schools/jobs/neighborhoods/traditionally low crime, other areas don’t. If someone can find an area of town that suits them and works for them, they might be very happy here. I hope you are happy here too! Welcome to Tucson Arizona! 🥰🌵☀️
You did an excellent job with addressing concerns. Basically, the complaints people have shared with you are everywhere and it doesn’t matter if it’s a town or city. Overall, the weather, the big town feel, UA, scenery, diversity and more are very attractive. I am now in OK, but I miss Tucson greatly. And as far as places in AZ to live, Tucson is hands down the best place to live.
Thanks so much for checking out the channel!
As for the poverty and homeless.. you know where I never see it? St George Utah. I visit 20x a year at least, very very rarely will you see homeless there. Wonder how they accomplish that.
Honestly, Utah is a special place… if anyone can find a way to fight off something like poverty, it’s Utah. 👍❤️
Bussing their homeless out. Google it. States put them homeless on buses and send them to other states.
My heart belongs to Tucson 1991-2009.
I still live here but my poor Tucson has changed beyond repair. All great one of a kind restaurants are gone along with the Cactus Moon and Eddie's lounge. There is no place to go dancing now. The entire vibe of this city has taken a huge downturn, with all the California and other people flooding our city we are not able to drive peacefully on our streets or buy a home. Home prices have gone up 40% at least in the last 2 years. My precious Tucson that I have lived in for 30 years and visited since 1967 is a bygone era now. There is nothing here to be happy about except the beauty of the Catalina mountains. This grieves me to no end as there is no other place to live in Arizona that would match Tucson from the 1920s through the 1990s.
I know exactly what you mean as far as changing and certain restaurants closing, but as Tucson grows out, some of our suburbs are really cool too. I still love the Foothills, (and even though houses are expensive there, the condos and townhomes are still very affordable). Our suburbs are really cute and have a lot to offer in the way of views and restaurants and “smaller town” vibes. And Mount Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, and the Desert Museum are still some of my favorite places in the world! I have seen many Tucson changes in the last 40 years, (some good, some bad), but I still love Tucson’s beauty, food, architecture, and people. Thank you so much for your view and comment! I appreciate you checking out the channel! 🌵☀️❤️
I miss Tucson so much, was there for 15 yrs and did a stupid thing and moved back to Texas. 😭
Both great states! 😎🌵☀️ Thanks for checking out the channel! I’m so glad you liked Tucson when you lived here!
I grew up in Oro Valley and it's absolutely beautiful. New roads, nice houses, and amazing view of the mountains.
I looove Oro Valley!
Every state and cities have their faults. I absolutely love Tucson and l have been there at every time of year. Trust me Tucson is comfortable in the summer compared to my home state of Texas, and l mean south Texas. Try 99 degrees with 90 percent humidity. I had friends from Arizona that have told me Texas has got the crown for heat.
I completely agree! And I absolutely love the heat, so to me, that has never been a negative 😁☀️😎… thanks so much for visiting the channel!
Yeah, the heat isn't that bad. I was in North and South Carolina for summers and the humidity sucked far more.
@@jaygunter3828 Thanks, finally someone who understands what a difference the humidity makes.
Yes! I agree! Thanks for the comment!
Having lived in many Michigan cities, the roads here in Tucson are not that bad. I love it here.
I really appreciate that feedback! I have never been to Michigan so I did not have it to compare to!
Speaking of the roads in Tucson, what happened to all the money the state is making from the lottery? I'd like to know exactly where that money goes because it sure isn't going to fixing our roads.
Good question!!!
I have lived in tucson for 54years & yes it has its bad neighborhood but so does every other city but no matter where I travel to tucson is my home ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love this! ☺️❤️ Thanks for those kind words and for checking out the channel!
I recently moved from Tuscon, Arizona. My family and I lived there for a little over 7 years before moving back to where I was born. I can agree that these are probably the worst things about Tuscon.
Thanks for the view and comment!
A couple of things about Tucson that weren't mentioned. First, the government, both county and city are very corrupt; that will not change. Tucson is extremely "Blue"; that will not change. Those two things result in some of the observations made in this video.
Explain how the blue government is corrupt. Lol. Oh wait you can't do that can you. It's exactly one main reason why I LOVE Tucson. So....start 'splainin'
Thanks for such honesty! Every realtor should make a video like this and not just the positive points.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback! Thanks for the view and comment!
Tucson has become a racetrack (with a speed limit) all night long. Since when is that allowed & where is the law? There is so much trash & dog waste. Pick it up, people! It's the law. So much for going out for a walk along the wash & enjoying the occasional desert creature that may run across the path. I spend more time counting piles of dog waste than sightseeing! Listen up, you inconsiderate creeps! Pick up after your domesticated dog because it's the law & you are not exempt!
Totally agree with you, it is important to respect others (and the law). Thanks for checking out the channel!
I was born at the Univerity hospital... 1969. there is a street named for my dad. I have never liked the lack of turn arrows at huge intersections.
Very cool… what is the street named after your dad?
Nothing to do it boring as hell 😴 you have to be 80+yrs old or married not for singles or active people if you're a homebody this is for you
I guess it depends on interests. There’s definitely plenty of hiking and camping year round (in the hot summers, Mount Lemmon is always an option). A lot of people I know go mountain biking in the mountains and cycling all over the city. But if people aren’t interested in outdoor activities, then Tucson might not be a good fit.
You can sugarcoat and manipulate the crime statistics, but year in and year out crime is very high in Tucson. The City Police are worthless. Do your research and you will see the Fire Captain who killed his wife and then later his mother in law and her friend; and ran around for years being protected by the Police. The current Sheriff is worthless also. When he was Sheriff before, he employed all his friends who were documented to be on the take. The current Mayor is literally a Socialist. There are other places in Arizona with the same weather and food and less crime and more efficient transportation. And cheaper real estate, too!
I moved from Westport, Connecticut, to Tucson, Arizona, in January 1972. Next January I will celebrate 50 years of living in Tucson. I have visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Reid Park Zoo, Sabino Canyon, an art gallery featuring works by Ted DeGrazia, Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, movies at Fox, and the Loft, La Placita, and the Tucson Convention Center. Yes, it is hot in summer, and by September I long for fall weather but don't the beauty of cacti, desert blossoms, gorgeous sunsets, and the serenity and majesty of the Tucson Mountains, the Santa Catalinas, the Rincon Mountains, and the Santa Ritas more than compensate? I know not everyone will love or even like Tucson but I have been very grateful my 2,500-mile move was a success.
I’m so glad you like it here! Isn’t it beautiful?!?! I just love it here 😎🌵☀️ Thanks so much for the view and comment!
I used to live in Tucson and I loved it, minus the heat! Now we are in Indiana, winters may be brutal, but I can handle it , again, minus the snow.
Thanks for the view and comment!
My fear is that Tucson will succumb to the same fate as California
I hope we don't turn into Phoenix
I don’t know if that will happen. The two cities are pretty different. I like a lot of things about Phoenix but I prefer Tucson. Thanks for the view and comment!
Already is; look at the crime, the “mental illness”, developers padding the wallets of council members…and of course, back slapping politicians
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It already has and is awful.
I feel that the Amphi and Tucson mall area should be kept up better. Do something about empty business building.
Agreed
I moved here two years ago after 19 years in Boston. Yes, I knew it was going to be a change, but I was ready to experience a new part of this beautiful country (grew up in Midwest). A colleague’s parents had retired here and he was very positive about his memories of visits which helped me keep an open mind. I was warned by someone about the various pockets of crime so I spent a lot of time searching for a place I felt comfortable, but I don’t think it’s much different than any place else. Many of these complaints are all relative. Most places I,ve lived have had similar problems with roads. I live about 15 min from campus, where I work and most roads are fine. There is one bad patch along my commute. The rest is great. My complaint is the large pay cut I took to live here. The only thing that costs less here is housing, but that has gone up quite a bit in the last two years. I was dumb enough to believe them when they said the cost of living was different, so that is my biggest complaint. The state itself has a terrible ranking for schools, but I just heard from a faculty member who’s kids went to a charter school (now in college) the same thing mentioned in the video. As for the homeless, my bro lives in CA and says other states have literally bussed their homeless there. It is a much better climate (except summer) to be homeless in. Though again, most every major city has homeless people in particular areas. I’m looking forward to some of the many outdoor festivals and cultural events returning as I have not experienced those (or much of anything) yet due to the pandemic. Would love to hear what some of the local favorite festivals are!
Thanks for all your input. I truly feel that things have been so different in the past two years in this city, (and everywhere). I completely agree about the cost of living and the pay cuts that people often take when they come here. We really don’t have a lot of high-paying jobs here. But we are very popular for retirees and snowbirds and university students, (most of whom don’t worry about having a high-paying job here because that’s not their main priority). So we’re definitely not the high-paying city that a lot of families are looking for; Phoenix has those types of jobs. When things are normal, Tucson has a lot of fun shows, parades, street fairs, farmers markets, museums open, and so many outdoor adventures that can be had here. Wishing you more fun in Tucson in the upcoming years! 😎
Try living in Philadelphia and you will appreciate Tucson when it comes to rough roads, traffic and snow
Ha ha, I guess it’s all relative 😁 i’ve been to many places where the roads are much worse, and I’ve been to many places where the roads are much better… I guess it just depends on what you’re used to! Thanks so much for the view and comment!
My family is from Tucson my dad was born there. I was born in Phoenix and all I can say is the roads are absolutely the worst in any city in AZ and I am not sure why. Whoever is in charge of maintaining the roads should be fired.
Yeah, our roads aren’t great. I’ve had lots of buyers move here from other places and say their roads are worse, so I guess it’s all relative ☺️
Used to live in Tucson three years ago.
Love the mountains, sunshine, blue skies
and stars ⭐️ at night.
Now we live in Florida, climate has changed here cloudy and rainy days
with humidity. Very little sun.
Lived in Buckeye Arizona for 28 years.
Also miss the dry climate.
Hope to come back for a visit.
Tucson would love to see you again! 🥰🌵 Thanks for checking out the channel!
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Thank you.
Your Welcome!
Live there when the phenomenon of the Lights in Phoenix was a major topic. I personally saw it out the front door over the Mt Lemon area in Tucson.
That’s crazy! What did it look like? Still a lot we don’t know about those lights… very interesting topic. Thanks for sharing!
Tucson is my favorite Arizona city !!! Love it !!!!!
So glad to hear that! Me too! 😎🌵☀️
I'm a Third Generation TUCSON NATIVE AMERICAN YAQUI INDIAN..Born in 1959 "Proud Baby Boomer"👍
Thanks for checking out the channel! Let me know if there are some other videos I should make about Tucson and the surrounding areas 🌵☀️😎
I lived in Tucson, AZ with parents from 1985-1988. Much smaller town back then. I was probably a little kid about 12 years old. I went to Naylor Middle School on Columbus. I couldn't agree with you more on Tucson. It's a very nice small town but it does have its downsides. Its great for retirees and low cost of living. Not much industry, not many good paying jobs and yes its hot in summer. The crime can't be half as bad as in a big city like where i currently live now. I would consider coming back to Tucson when I retire someday. The best place to live in Tucson is up toward the Catalina Foothills. Tucson has a lot of history and is worth paying a visit. Arizona The Grand Canyon State is a beautiful state with all the mountains. Hope to be back someday and visit the valley of the sun.
I’m glad you have such fond memories of the city! 🌵☀️😎 Tucson would be happy to have you back any time!
I move to Tucson in November 2022 and love it. Lots to explore. I move to Arizona 2 years ago from California. I love Tucson..
I love it too! Thanks for sharing!
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Love your common sense approach to evaluating Tucson.
Yes, there are good and bad as there are for every other city in the US.
Personally, as a San Franciscan, I could not handle the desert temp, but know that there are people who "love the heat".
Frankly, the so-called "worst things about Tucson" show that Tucson is no different from any other city in the US.
True 😉 Thanks for checking out the channel!
Tucson is my hometown! (Flowing Wells Class of 2005!) It’s where I bought my first home! I love it and dislike it all at the same time! My biggest complaint is that we don’t have a major freeway connecting east and west. I live by Ironwood Ridge High School, and some of my closest friends live east of Udall Park. It takes me an hour or more to get there.
However, with the smaller population footprint, things still feel familiar. I feel I am six degrees of separation from almost all the other native Tucsonans. It’s my home, and even if I move out of the area for work or what have you, I will always be proud to call it home!
I feel exactly the same way. Thanks for checking out the channel.
Tucson is waaay to liberal. No freeway system. They build houses on every square inch of land. The worst roads ever. Looks so trashy and dirty as you drive thru I-10. Terrible city planning and city council. Beautiful mountains and great hiking.
I've lived in Tucson since 1971.
There's an old saying: If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything.
I agree with you. Truth be told I love it in Tucson, but no place is perfect and I wanted to make a video about the things I think the city could work on. But overall Tucson is my home forever and ever 🌵♥️🌵♥️🌵♥️
I lived in Tucson for eight years. We lived on the east side on the very edge of the city. We had a beautiful neighborhood called Civano. We did not quite live in Vail. The scenery is absolutely unbelievable. If you are used to green and lush vegetation it is a bit of a shock but you’ll eventually get used to it and learn the beauty of the desert.
I love Civano. I mention it in one of my videos about my favorite neighborhoods in Tucson 🥰
Civano is awesome.
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I lived at Rita ranch for 10 yrs. ....I love Tucson we had to move to help family... But i miss Tucson terribly... Love Tucson!!!!!!
I love Tucson too!!! 🥰
Is the dry heat bad for asthmatics? I have heard yes and no from a variety of people.
Unfortunately I do not know the answer to that question, as I do not suffer with asthma personally. I do know people who moved to Tucson for health-related reasons but I don’t think any of them were asthma-related.
I found this link on the AAFA website so this might answer some questions:
community.aafa.org/blog/3-ways-humidity-affects-asthma
Hopefully that answers a few questions? Thanks so much for checking out the channel! ☺️
4:11 lies!! The traffic isn't just bad at rush hour....it's bad all the time. I don't know what city your talking about but as a door dasher, uber driver, this was some of the worst driving I've ever seen. The infrastructure is broken....traffic does not flow it scurried about in a wobbly manor. People rarely understood simple traffic laws, especially on the freeway. So fast on city streets but then they hug the right lane on the freeway like their lives depend on it. Also what's up with the random crosswalks.....??? They completely kill any flow of traffic, for one nut crossing a 6 lane road!!! I can't understand this!! Your not being very bias as far as the traffic is concerned. It's broken.....the traffic is broken!!!!
Realistically all she really said was the best compared to all the other cities traffic from the experience she’s had
Love your answers. People can be so….ignorant.
Thank you so much! I agree! ❤️
I love the mountains they are my favorite
Me too! ☺️❤️🏔
I love Tucson..I feel at home and safe living in Tucson. I’ve been visiting different places in US but I prefer to live here in Tucson and people here were friendly...I love nature ..and Tucson is the best place for me.Thank you🙏🏼❤️
So glad you love it here! I love it too!!! 🥰🌵☀️
These are 100% accurate. I was born and raised here.
One thing I love is how much Mexican food we have.
One thing I hate is how many hospitals we have for when moms are in labor. My sister had to drive 45 minutes to get to a hospital and I had to drive 50 minutes to get to one.
Thanks for checking out the channel! 🌵☀️😎
This City is the worst I have ever lived in...! Dirty streets, potholes and trash everywhere, people very rude, drug infested and high crime area, people drive like they are still in Mexico. If you ever wanted to visit Mexico, this city is the closest you can get with out going there. I absolutely hate Tucson but unfortunately I have to work here.
I grew up in Tucson during the late 1950's through the 1960's. I lived on the East side before all the building took place. I attended Palo Verde high school.
Tucson is where I became fully aware of all the beauty that surrounded me, and of the world at large. I was ten years old. Tucson is, and always will be in my heart, and I am proud to call Tucson my home.
Thanks for those kind words! 🥰🌵
Excellent description of one aspect of Tucson. If my wife and I decide to move back to Tucson after 25 years living in Albuquerque we will definitely look you up as a realtor given how honest you are to potential clients.
Thanks so much! I try to be honest. Tucson is amazing in my opinion, but then again, I love dry heat, sunshine, mountains, and sunsets. Not everyone cares about those things, so I want to prepare people for some of the other things they might see if they decide to move here. Thanks so much for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
Moves here from back east, love my view of Rincon and Mt Lemon. The heat sucks honestly it wears on you The people are not nearly as friendly. I grew up in a melting pot but yea not friendly much, could be do to my career choice. Roads suck, people don't drive very well especially snow birds. Watch out in the winter when they go across three lanes without notice. Too many mentally ill, drug addicted folks but it's a city so it is what it is. Homeless everywhere, yea it's a city. Property crime is crazy high, left Catalina hills and moved to East side based on co-workers advice. East side has more property crime and get use to hearing random gunshots at 1am. Police are understaffed as they are across the nation because of the false narrative so don't expect anyone to get there fast. The good, I ride a mc on the daily and cycling too. Great roads (not surface it sucks) and great places to camp even during the summer. The economy and pay are disproportionate. Rent is higher than it should be for what you get. Food is a great, it you like Mexican food it's the epicenter. Can't find a good NYC pizza, some come close but most don't. They do have a great bar called franks who is a native of my hometown. Steeler Nation is represented here. Lots of burgh people so that cool. My daughter lives in Bear Canyon, beautiful but rent is crazy high. My other one lives just outside Phoenix and the rent is even higher. Let's see if I e left anything out🤔. I am looking to move into Northern AZ, at least up there you can have a change of season to some degree and cold weather sounds good especially for camping. Oh also tons of BLM land and national forest. Can't beat that when diapereei camping.
Thanks for your feedback about the city! And thanks for checking out the channel!
You are most welcomed!
I used to live in Tucson, I live in Phoenix now. I'm glad I left Tucson. Best decision I made!
@@SkyvatorProductions wow really? More peeps up that way and traffic is crazy high. May make a transfer down to Sierra Vista. They have mtns and crickets.
@@Wildirishmanbiker I chose to move to Phoenix because I prefer bigger cities and I like Phoenix a lot better. I didn't really like Tucson much. It felt a little like El Paso, TX, where I'm from originally. Phoenix is just more for me.
Great sharing thanks
Thanks for checking out the channel!
Wait, how do you call the people from Tucson? Tucsonan, Tucsonian, or Tucsonite?
"There are no jobs and a lot of homeless people" Yup. I was at the Tucson Spectrum mall 2 weeks ago and saw a few homeless people near the Best Buy parking lot, reminding me of LA. I hope it never becomes as bad as LA or California in general.
Edit: Other than that, I loved revisiting the Saguaro National Park and Catalina Mountains. So beautiful.
I call people from Tucson “Tucsonans,” but I guess there are several different names we could go by! 😁 i’m so glad you enjoyed Saguaro National Park and the Catalinas! Some of my favorite places in the city!
We have homeless people but not even close to California
So so so true…
I was born in Tucson (my mom is from Tombstone). My complaint is that there are too many people in Tucson now. I came back with the Air Force in the 70s and it was right sized then. I think the CAP was a big negative for the region.
I agree ☝️
I lived in Tucson for 4 years. It is honestly a sleepy town I appreciate but not for the long term. The homeless population is getting out of hand there!
Thanks for checking out the channel!
As in any city in this country!
23yr old nashville native planning on moving to tucson in june 2022. very help channel, love you
Thanks for the kind words! Welcome to Tucson Arizona! 😎🌵☀️
Tucson is a TOILET!!!!
I'm a native from Phoenix, and I'll take Phoenix any day over Tucson. Tucson has a poorly planned freeway and road system, and is very rundown compared to Phoenix.
100% agreed! Phoenix is a lot better than Tucson in every way.
Thank you for your videos! Keep up the great work!
I’m from “humid” and “flat” Florida and I’ve learned a lot about Tucson from your channel and what it has to offer. Thanks again for your content!
I Love Arizona especially ❤️Tucson❤️ and the desert southwest is my favorite part of the country for sure. I went on a road trip out west last summer and I really enjoyed my stop in the Tucson area. I visited Saguaro National Park and drove through some residential areas to see the real estate. I really like the desert style homes with the “zero maintenance” desert landscaping. One of the biggest selling points is not having any grass to mow, water and fertilize. Here in Florida it’s an ongoing battle with maintaining your lawn!
I’ve only explored a portion of Tucson and I fell in love with it! The dry air was wonderful and the mountain scenery was beautiful!
I can never get tired of viewing the desert mountains especially living in the eastern portion of the country all my life.
I was depressed when leaving Arizona and having to drive back to Florida…
My goal is to buy a new construction home in Oro Valley or Vail areas. I may start off by living in Tucson during hurricane season and live in Florida in the winter months. If I can see the mountains through my windows and backyard I’ll be extremely happy.
I’m pretty sure the price tag for homes located close to the mountains will be higher.
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Great to hear from you! So glad you enjoyed your trip to Tucson and I’m also thrilled that you like the channel! If you need any help learning more about the city or eventually purchasing a home (New or existing construction) here, I would love to work with you! Have a great rest of your weekend!
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any of these things can be applied any where...im in Fort Worth tx its hot here too but the humidity will kill you...!
I agree with everything you said! Thanks for checking out the channel!
The 8 days we spent in Tucson were so amazing and I loved the heat. Besides Alaska, Tucson has been the most beautiful overall place I've seen in landscape. You don't have a traffic problem and I say that having lived all over the US and traveled to many places. It was so easy to get around but yes, it took a while to get from one side to the other but the views were amazing to help pass the time lol. We loved a used book/music/etc. store you all have there called Bookman's on Speedway Rd. I think it was. And of course Eegee's!! We ate there 3 times.
A few things I didn't like about Tucson:
1. Sun goes down too fast because no daylight savings time. By 7 it was dark.
2. Backyard space is hard to find in housing.
3. Tarantulas! We saw 4 on our path hiking and one got on my daughter's leg!
4. Having to wear sunscreen - we got burnt first hour outside, so we had to wear sunscreen the rest of the time when we went hiking or swimming. It was frustrating because I can be out a long time here in Ohio at 90 degrees and never get burned but 30 minutes in Tucson and I already start burning. Maybe because closer to the equator and more direct sun?? I think a wide brimmed hat is a must if you'll be outside a while and long sleeves if you don't want to wear sunscreen.
All good points! I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip overall, and yes, Bookmans is awesome!!! I should do a video just on that place! 😁 coincidentally, I will have a video coming out soon about spiders and other bugs and pests in the city, so thanks for mentioning the tarantulas! I’ll be sure to include! And yes I know Arizona is kind of weird with the no daylight savings time thing… depending on the time of year you are here, the sun will go down earlier than many other places. Thanks so much for the comment and again I’m so glad you had a good trip!!!
Nope move to Sedona if you treasure a view that much.
@@yungplex9503 Sedona has pretty rocks lol but the higher elevation didn't make it enjoyable for me.
I love Sedona to visit but it is expensive to live in! And yes higher elevation, so it’s definitely different from Tucson in many ways…
Wow. Tucson is almost same as where I live, rather a bit cooler than where I live in North Western part of India. In my city temperature can go upto 120 sometimes. 127 once in 2016.
I think The highest I’ve ever heard of Tucson getting in the summer was back in 1990 when it hit 117°. Most summers we can get up to about 110° or so. Thanks for checking out the channel!
I do thoroughly appreciate the fact that Tucson "is not know for BIG business; it is known for it's natural beauty, desert and arts". And I am glad you emphasized that most Tucsonans would prefer it to remain that way. You folks truly DO NOT want to go the way of Phoenix! Believe me.
I like Phoenix too because there’s a lot of fun stuff to do there, but I prefer Tucson for all the reasons you just mentioned. 👍☺️
No we do not I agree
@@TucsonArizona I love living in Tucson. It's affordable and has lovely weather outside of the summer months and it's beautiful but if you want more entertaining things to do Phoenix is your best bet
I completely agree! Thanks!
Haha
When I was 6 years old and living in Tucson, I came down with Valley Fever. About 4 months after that I got Pneumonia.
Oh no how scary! We have a video out on the channel about valley fever. Scary stuff!
Place is a complete dump. It could have been so nice but mis management appears to have been a long one unbelievable. It’s 2021 and downtown looks like 1960 lol it’s embarrassing moved to Mesa 20 years ago love Phoenix area not as pretty but everybody is friendly and not a liberal
Thanks for your advice.
Thanks for checking out the channel!
I recently visited Tucson Arizona. I’m from Los Angeles CA, and honestly it was beautiful I love the scenery of the mountains and the art. I never saw the homelessness as bad as people proclaim it to be. Yes it is a city in development because there were lots of roadwork especially in the downtown area but they have great food and lots of places to shop around. Living in a overpopulated city traffic in Tucson was not an issue at all. My only few cons would be 1) heat and 2) we had to travel sometimes 20-30 to each destination because the places we wanted to see were far. One final comment the people in Tucson were all very very friendly and welcoming.
Thank you so much for checking out the channel and for your kind words about our city! I love it here too! I think just like all cities, some areas are nicer than others. I agree that our food is fantastic here. So glad you enjoyed yourself! ❤️😎🌵☀️
A city in development?! Hmmm if you call development living with crappy roads for as long as I can remember development then I guess that’s a polite way to say it. The county mishandles money and diverts it to pet projects that don’t benefit but a small portion of people and some that never benefit anyone.
Yeah no it’s not that it’s in development, it’s that they wait until there’s disastrous roads and traffic to do anything. People tend to stay in their part of town to shop since it takes 45 min to travel to the other side of town.
Move back!
Thank you!
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching! 😎
@@TucsonArizona Thanks for the video! It was honest!
Solid list. I hadn't considered some of these as being a problem everywhere. I think the summer Heat is likely a most places problem too. I have family in Illinois and it is only slightly cooler in the summer and unbearable cold in the winter. Meaning at least 6 months out of the year, you don't even want to walk outside. At least it is only 4 months for us.
I feel the same way! And in the summer I don’t really mind going outside first thing in the morning; it’s not that bad. By the way I love your channel! I’ve been following your videos for a while and you give great advice!
@@TucsonArizona thank you! That is awesome to hear!
I first moved to Tucson in 1984 to attend the UA. I loved this city but recently the crime has gotten ridiculous. And the infrastructure is bad. But when I move away I always return. But Tucson is losing it's charm. Gentrification has not been good for Tucson. Take downtown. It was commercially a dead zone in the 20th century, but it had a lot of personality. Now it's a corporate/commercial wasteland! And where have all the damn tweekers come from!
If you are capable of ignoring the ugly Tucson is a beautiful town🏜
I agree. There is a lot of beauty in this city
@@annettewolf5949 fantastico statement....unfortunately, there seem to be a lot of people posting replys that just cannot help themselves in giving these way overblown generalities.... i guess its easier for them to see "the glass half full".
If you think the roads are bad in Tucson you have never lived in a state that gets snow. Like most cities in the poor areas the roads are the worst. Since we are talking about roads. People in AZ don't know how to keep right. Back east we called them left lane dick's. On a better note, they don't pull out in front of you. There have been many times I would have pulled out with no problem, but they like to wait. Great. You are spot on with the traffic. I lived 55+ years in central NJ. Don't tell me about traffic. Schools suck all over the country. If it's not CRT it's some other BS. Our kids need to know reading, writing (english) and math. Of course history, geography and science as well. As far as homeless. They don't bother you, deal with then as you see fit. I occasionally buy food. I never give cash. The warm climate really brings them. I hardly saw any in Trenton. One thing you missed, it may not interest everyone but AZ is a constitutional carry state. No permit to carry a gun. Open or concealed, in your car, visible or not, loaded or not. After living in NJ it's nice to be able to exercise one of our freedoms. 😁
Haha everything is relative for sure!
I worked at the Miraval in 2014 and had never been to Arizona. Man Tucson made me just LOVE the desert and Arizona specifically. Love the mountains, food, even the weather. I was sad I had to leave before monsoon season as I heard they are quite a sight. I also quickly became a fan of U of A basketball. Bear down! Love Tucson!
That’s in a beautiful area! I’m so glad you got to experience our city and that you had a great experience! Aren’t the mountains amazing? Thanks so much for checking out the channel, and for the view and comment!
The biggest issue I have with Tucson,and I have lived here my whole life, born in 1974, is the influx of illegals, when I was a kid you rarely heard anything other than English, the language of our country, now you constantly hear Spanglish everywhere, you can't get away from it. Also, the Californians have made the real estate market stupid expensive for anywhere that doesn't have hispanic gangs tagging everything they can.
@ajonesL1 You're history is incorrect, of course depending on what you mean by long... The Spanish claimed this area before the Mexicans (which got independence in 1821), and it then became American territory in 1848, (It was literally called the uninhabited part of Northern Mexico, after that whole Mexican-American war) so it was part of Mexico for what, 27 years and was uninhabited by such people, and has been American territory for 173 year. So, if you are here and are a Mexican, you are an illegal. If you are here and you are an American, well you're exactly where you are supposed to be...
But like Texas heat, you’ll need extremely good refrigerators. Really love Kale, which does suffer in any type of heat.
With so many types of Cactus, are there health groups that create natural medicinals from them?
As a devoted natural health advocate, that question also popped into my mind.
Have a good one!
Thanks for checking out the channel! Fortunately Tucson does have refrigerators, and we also have kale, but I suppose that’s where the refrigerator comes into play 😆 … I don’t personally know of natural medicinals from cactus but I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something. Thanks for the view and comment!
I like Tucson, but we need more roads built here and more freeways , get it together Tucson
Haha yeah, probably the number 1 complaint I get on this channel is about Tucson roads 😆 Thanks for checking out the channel!
Tony Montes Tucson is run by the 1870's Party whose attitude & mentality are is 1880 & beyond are only street addresses, not years & decades. I lived there & worked there at the Vineyard at DMAFB 15 years-I hated that place so much. I live in Casa Grande which is a lot better than Tucson. The Northern suburbs of Marana,Casas Adobes, Oro Valley & Catalina are a lot & far better than Tucson.
Everywhere has its problems if you are looking for them.
True
We have spent the past 5 winters here. We absolutely love Tucson. The weather, culture, restaurants and small town feel is something we both fell in love with. Our only complaint is the litter along the freeway and some boulevards. Tucson can do so much better controlling litter such as harsher fines, requiring loads to be covered. We are from Alaska and most cities have banned plastic bags. It has made an incredible difference!
Good idea! Thanks so much for sharing! So glad you like Tucson! I don’t like the freeway trash either
As a native Tucson is great if you live in Pima County. The fact is that inside Tucson Limits it sucks. Bad roads full of homeless and a giant food desert. City Council has not done the things we talked about 30 years ago. Build today for tomorrow it will cost 100 times what the consultants say it will. For example, Broadway, Grant much less the north/south corridors. Great in The city of O’ro Valley. I remember when it was nothing but a speed trap (still is) but the big problem is everyone works on the opposite side, therefore gred lock 2 times a day. Tucson has little affordable housing in less you live the apartments for the college kids.
I agree with all of this
Thank you for touching base on the traffic here (among everything else you touched base on). I'm originally from Colorado, more recently the Denver area and have had to commute through Denver multiple times. A former boss of mine lived in Vegas. I've traveled through other cities, and going through Texas in general during this last Thanksgiving season was a nightmare! Even I get annoyed with the traffic flow and stoplights (granted, I'm also the type to leave at the last minute alot to get to work). But here's the thing... you have aggressive drivers, slow drivers, rude and stupid drivers, and traffic jams... everywhere! Everywhere big enough, anyways. In my opinion and limited experience, Tucson driving really isn't that bad. If you leave at a decent time and have it figured out, you'll get there on time. My work commute basically takes me just about as long every time, with very little difference. And then, after work, it's nice to be chill. Also, yes, we have alot of homeless people here all over town. But again, comparatively speaking, it's not as bad as other major cities where you have tent cities lining the streets and paraphernalia you would rather not step in or nearby. It's pretty spread out here, of which can be nice or annoying... depending on your preference or mood at the moment. Lol. Also, like a guy I used to work with said "you want snow? Drive 45 minutes. You'll find snow".
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@@TucsonArizona No problem, and thank you! You have a great week as well! 😊🌵☉
Bad traffic???? 😅😅😅😅😅 Guess who ever complained has NEVER been to Houston. Rush hour traffic.....it takes you 2 hours just to drive a mile.
Haha I know, right?! I’ve never been to Houston but people often make comments about bad traffic in Tucson. I do a lot of driving in Tucson but I’ve never found it to be as bad as some places I’ve been… thanks for the view and comment! 😁
@@TucsonArizona when I hear people complain about traffic I always have to laugh
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it's a good city when there are people like you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I know Tucson isn’t perfect but I love it here and I’m very happy here! ❤️😁
I'm born&raised here too,I'm 25y/o and will tell u if u have a kid don't move to Tucson , were only a couple hundred miles from the border that means that a lot of the Mexican cartel comes through this town and use this town as a distribution for the rest of the United States illegal drugs, by 10 years old I was smoking weed and by 15 years old I was smoking meth and not only me but a lot of other kids 75% of the people I grew up with are either in jail dead or strung out on the street oh, we also are like number 50 of the worst education here in Arizona, just be careful! I am maybe look up the crime rate here in Tucson as well!
1000%. It happened to my siblings, we moved here while growing up and my siblings are now wrapped up stuck in that lifestyle which is something none of us could have ever imagined them doing. It's best not to have kids here
I think the natural beauty and culture of the city outweighs the crappy planning and poverty, and honestly just adding another lane and sprucing up the east side of i10 would fix a lot of issues.
Totally agree 👍 Thanks so much for checking out the channel!
This is a great video.. I'm a 2nd generation native here. And I feel the same way, although I may complain about the heat in the summer I wouldn't change a thing.. Thank you
Thanks for checking out the channel! So glad you enjoyed the video!!!
Education is good because of basis, the only school that could compete on an international level.
I know that it has its drawbacks, like every city, but I love this city and enjoy living here. Having been to many cities throughout the USA and Canada, I can say that Tucson is one of my favorite places to live, only a close second to my birthplace of Las Vegas. I love the area, and the climate even though it gets HOR! Yes the roads need work and there are some political things that I disagree with bur for the most part I love this city and its people.
I agree! I have been many places and I love it here! Thank you for checking out the channel! ❤️👍😁
Hi Kimmie! Great video on Tucson and you look marvelous! Say hi to Pete and Uncle Larry and all the rest, Love, John
Hey Johnny! Thanks for checking out the channel! Let me know if you have any other ideas about videos I can make about Tucson in the surrounding areas! 😁😁😁 hope you’re doing great!
Thanks for the honest assessment. I grew up there in the 70s and can’t imagine growing up anyplace else. Anyone interested in Tucson needs to visit and experience it. It’s not for everyone, but for many, it’s perfect.
I totally agree! And different people are going to have different experiences based on the area of town they live on, so I feel the area of town is just as important as the house people live in. I always encourage anyone moving here to come here first and visit for at least a week to check out the city for that very reason. Thanks so much for exploring the channel! 😎🌵☀️
Correct!
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If all goes well in the next 4 years, I will be retiring in Tucson. I love the city, the people and the food but mostly I love the Loop bike trail.
The loop is awesome! Tucson will be happy to have you!
Tucson is beautiful.
Thanks so much! I agree! 😁🌵☀️
We are looking at Green Valley, outside of Tucson and possibly Tucson and some of its outer communities .. you mentioned Madana .. are there places for say $240,000 to $280,000 or is that some kind of wild dream??
Totally depends on what you’re looking for… Are you OK with an older home? Are you OK with a townhome or condo or even manufactured home? I’m pretty sure you could get a house in Marana or a house in Green Valley for around $250,000 but it might need a little TLC… there are some new construction homes going up in the Green Valley/Sahuarita areas that start in the mid to high $200,000s depending on what you’re looking for? I generally don’t specialize in Green Valley but if you want to reach out to me I can either give you some ideas or I can refer you to a real estate agent in that area who knows the area better. All my contact information is in the description below each video. Thanks!
@@TucsonArizona thanks for the reply. We are ok with a townhome, but prefer a house. At least 2 bed 2 bath 1200 to 1500 SQ ft. Good area but not looking for a BMW in every drive way either. We're pretty down to earth people. Doing ok financially, but not wealthy and probably aren't looking for wealthy areas. Probably should have explained all that first time around. We are both artist types, so green valley may be our best bet. Will take a few more trips down that way, thanks so much for your response. Love your videos!
So glad you like the channel! Feel free to reach out to me directly if you want me to run a search for you! Thanks!
Born and raised in Tucson so when this video came across my feed, I had to click and watch. Once I got to :35 and your comment about believing everyone deserves to have their voice heard, I decided I was going to become a subscriber and supporter of your channel. 🤗
It is people like you that make Tucson great. 💕💪🏻
God Bless you, your family and future! 🙏🏼
Now, back to the video. ☺️
So sweet of you! Thank you so much! I love Tucson and all of its imperfections! 😁😁😁
Feel free to tell the world all your favorite (or least favorite) things about Tucson in these comments 😎🌵☀️
Agree!!! I love my city. There's so much history in Tucson. I was born at TMC in 1958. Graduated from Flowing Wells and want my ashes sprinkled on Mt. Lemon, so I can eventually spend eternity in Sabino Canyon.
And let's not forget to FOOD!
Such good FOOOOD!!! 😁😋
I moved from San Diego 3 years ago and tried Phoenix first .. most ppl described Tucson in comparison to be more “EARTHY” .. I like it better than Phoenix I will say 🙌🏾😂
I think Tucson is definitely more down to earth!
What a great video!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback!