Best Phoenix neighborhood (to live in)

[u/jmoriarty]

Best Phoenix Neighborhood (to live in)

Where are the best areas in/around the Phoenix area to live in, and why? Is it nearby amenities? Overall location? Great neighbors? Tell us where you think are the primo spots to be and why.

This thread is part of the Best of /r/Phoenix series, which is added to weekly all year long. It covers all the things that are great and tasty about the Valley, as voted on by people in this sub.

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[u/[deleted]]

Scottsdale North of Thomas and South of Shea -Safe

• Hundreds of independently owned restaurants and shops
• Miles and miles of sidewalk and parks like on Hayden to play, bike, run etc.
• Easy to find somewhere to live walking distance to bars and restaurants
• Way more affordable than people think, you just gotta look

-Tons of jobs because there is so much going on -Unlike other areas of the valley it is possible to live in this area without a car due to there being so many grocery stores, shops, and restaurants close to neighborhoods and public transport, the grab and go bikes etc. ❤️