Recommendations for Phoenix/Scottsdale Area

[GuitarManDan]

Hey everyone,

I am resigning from my job in two weeks and plan on moving from NYC to the Phoenix/Scottsdale area in late December/ early January to work on my business that I've been growing for the last few months. I know a lot of fastlaners are in the area.

Are there any specific areas I should look for / definitely avoid? Quick background, I'm a 26 year old single guy.

I've been paying NYC rent for about 4 years now, so I'd imagine I should expect to pay less in rent and get a nicer place, but not sure what to expect with the research I've done so far.

Thanks everyone!

 

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[lowtek]

What type of area do you want to live in? Do you want a quiet area with families, or do you want to be near the younger crowd?

If the former, Chandler/Scottsdale are good places to live that still have stuff to do. If the latter, then I would say live in Tempe within a mile or two of the university (but NOT Mill/Baseline).

You are aware it is brutally hot here from May through September, right?

Why Phoenix? I can tell you that the fastlaners here don't socialize all that much - outside of their own little cliques. If you are seeking startup culture, there are other places that offer that with far fewer people, crime, and better weather.

 

[RayAndré]

I know a lot of fastlaners are in the area.

Why Phoenix? I can tell you that the fastlaners here don't socialize all that much - outside of their own little cliques. If you are seeking startup culture, there are other places that offer that with far fewer people, crime, and better weather.

I'd be curious to hear this, too.
Why do so many fasteners pick Phoenix?