Tucson Arizona | What They DON'T Tell You About Tucson, AZ
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- Tucson Arizona | What They DON'T Tell You About Tucson, AZ
Tucson, Arizona is a beautiful place, home to gorgeous scenery, saguaro cacti, and the University of Arizona Wildcats! But you already knew that, right? What ELSE do you need to know about Tucson, Arizona, that only a local Tucsonan would know? Tucson Real Estate Agent Kimberly Mihalka has lived in Tucson for almost 40 years, and in this video she explores what they DON'T tell you about Tucson, Arizona. Watch "Tucson Arizona | What They DON'T Tell You About Tucson, AZ" to learn more!
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As a lifetime Arizonan, I was impressed with Kimberly’s honest & rather comprehensive presentation of how living in Tucson is really like. Many of those details may put off some who are considering a move to the SW; however, those same details truly are many of the same reasons why this historic city is so unique, fun and an ideal place to call home! Well said Kimberly!🌞
Thank you so much! I appreciate that.
Glad to know another born and raised Arizonan feels the same way as me about so much the southwest has to offer! 😎🌵☀️
As a born and raised Tucsonan, I am also young so idk....
Unfortunately, I've been here for 15 years and have decided the the lack of freeways is definitely becoming an issue, so I'm moving. Also, there is widespread corruption here, roads are never fixed, and when they do take on a project, it takes forever. (prince, ajo, Broadway, etc) the horrible no left turn system we implemented instead of dealing with the actual problem. The stupid balls they put in on 12th Ave, people keep hitting them so what they do? Yes, paint them yellow. Finding good affordable food here is very difficult, $15 dollar burritos from food trucks? It's ridiculous. Yeah big difference from a few years ago where good food was cheap, gas was the cheapest in the country and traffic was minimal. Can't find affordable or reasonable workers, work cost two or three times more than average. can't make doctors appointment without them being scheduled months in advanced. This pre COVID! Last but not least, the homeless, it's disgusting, they bathe in public restrooms and sleep on the floors at gas stations. They shoot up drugs in daylight and smoke drugs like it's nothing, as if they were lighting a cigarette. The defecate and urinate in public, shoplifters everywhere, and young people pan handling. I live in sahuarita and everytime I come into town it's the same. It's a shame, such a beautiful place literally ruined by greedy out of Towner's who managed to take power of our city, steal from it, and pass around government contracts among each other as they play golf. They are all in realty, hoa and construction. Nothing gets done in this city. I'm out.
@@malourocha9211 I actually agree with just about everything you said. And it does seem like it gets worse year after year. However, that perception is really no different than how it is in most major cities in the U.S. Now, everything I said is also true given that I prefer to focus more on the unique and appealing things that makes Tucson (like most of the Southwest) such a beautiful and historic region. No place is perfect no matter how much is spent to cosmetically alter the real landscape of any city or town. However, one ultimately chooses what to focus on and therefore, varying opinions come to be. Both can literally be true and furthermore co-exist giving some of us a legitimate reason to want to move elsewhere. I wish you luck my friend and hope that your next destination will satisfy your taste!
Let me give a brief synopsis of my experience in Tucson, from someone who grew up on the far outskirts and moved to the city. My first experience was being homeless with nothing but a bag of clothes. The people of Tucson were very nice and super generous the whole time I was on the streets. (I just want to say, I'm greatful!! Thankyou Tucson!!) Next, I got a job, worked hard and saved up, and just recently bought a house in my favorite part of town. There are opportunities here!!
Oh wow what a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m so glad you were able to overcome those obstacles and find a home here in Tucson ❤️ congratulations on all your successes!
as someone that works in homeless outreach in tucson, it made me so happy to read this. glad to see you’re doing so well!!
Thank you for your services in our community!
Get a job.
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Been here since 1964 and love it! Saying that, it's not for everyone.
Totally agree!!! Thanks for the view and comment! ❤️
Me! ItsNOT for me!!! I hate it here! Been here like 27 years and that’s 30 years too long lololol
its a disaster here - bad government for years - the streets suck - can't even ride a bike on them
its over run with people who don't care about their city and only care about their gated community
if you don't have money, don't move here
Tucson great if you are rich and live in a gated community. Otherwise it's becoming like Seattle, Portland, LA and san Francisco
thank you for this. every other video about tuscon or az in general has been so gatekeepy and fear-mongering. i’m 27 and i fell in love with az when i visited as a teenager, and i’ve been taking classes on and off but discovered that the university of arizona is one of the few schools with my dream degree. i applied to take classes online from my home in the east coast but i’m really considering moving out there! thanks for demystifying the area!
So happy you found the video useful. I myself am a U of A grad along with most of my family. I’ve lived here my whole life and can’t imagine living anywhere else. If you decide to move, reach out to me, I’d love to help you out!
Been here 50 years and she is absolutely correct, especially about deciding which part of town you want to call home.
Thanks so much for the view and comment! Don’t we have such a fun city, with so many different types of areas?!?! I work with buyers moving here from other places and they spend one day in town in just one area and they decide they don’t like it here and I’ll say, “you need to see a few more places!” 😆 There’s something for everyone here… Thanks again for checking out the channel!
Exactly. We used to live on the east side and I loved it. My husband wanted to "get out of the city" so we bought a home in East Sahuarita and we can't stand having nothing really convenient to us.
Sahuarita is a far drive for people who would like to be close to things. I love it there; great prices for newer homes, great community feel…maybe it will get more built up in terms of restaurants and shopping as time goes on???
Hello Patricia how are you doing today.
Don't move to Tucson if you want a big green lawn.
I am hoping to move to Tucson some day. One thing I fell in love with is all the native desert landscaping. It gives Tucson an identity and it's beautiful.
It is beautiful! I agree! 🌵🌵🌵
I moved here in 1999 when I was 31 years old to escape the short season of owning my own construction company in Indianapolis. It was the best decision because I earned much more money being able to work year round. The cost of living was comparable and after a couple years I could afford to move from the Eastside and buy a new house in Orro Valley. I recently retired and I'm leaving Tucson. Everything has changed in the last 10 years with the influx of people from California that drove the housing market through the roof. The same house I bought 20 years ago for $120K is now $320K? How many people in Tucson are now making 3 times what they were making 20 years ago? Probably no one. While people in realestate and banking are making a killing, the people of Tucson are beginning to be driven out.
I spoke to a California transplant that told me they couldn't have retired in California for another 20 years but by selling their house there, they bought a larger house in Tucson for 80% less and had enough left over to retire early. This is why they are flooding here. When realtors and homeowners saw this happening the greed had to cause the housing prices to go up causing younger, local home buyers to buy houses at inflated prices or can't afford to even buy a house.
So long Tucson. We had a good run but the last 10 years went downhill quick. I'm headed further East where middle income people can still buy a nice house under $130K with lower crime rates, less unemployment and still a conservative way of thinking.
Sad. I lived in Boise, Idaho since I was 18 (I'm now 38). Same story. Wonderful city that had a small town feel. Loved Boise. But more and more it feels like L.A. and I see as many California plates as Idaho in Boise these days. Same story with the skyrocketing housing market. I'm currently in Utah for work, and... Same story here as well. California's fleeing their crappy state are flooding all the once good western cities. Oh well. Nothing lasts forever
I moved here in 1995 from the Midwest myself, and what you say is unfortunately quite true. I have always had pride that I could truthfully state that I have never stepped foot inside of Kalifornia. It wasn't the land itself that I loathed, but more the people in general and their attitudes. Now, Kalifornia is coming to me, enveloping, surrounding, and yes, their actions along with greed within the real estate community is making the housing market unaffordable to the locals. That alone is sufficiently detrimental that those who care should be putting forth the effort to improve things, especially for lifelong, and long-term residents of Tucson. Yet, the thing I fear the most, the thing that created the current mess in Kalifornia, and has finally reached such a wretched state that it is causing a mass exodus from Kalifornia, I may soon be subjected to against my will, for they are bringing it with them . . . akin to a person who is haunted by some spirit, ghost, poltergeist, or whatever terminology you prefer to utilize, and they finally reached their limit in dealing with the torture of living in what they believe to be haunted house. Thus, they finally decide to move for the sake of their physical and mental health, for the sake of their sanity. They simply can't take anymore, and because they have not been successful in making it stop, they logically conclude the next best solution is to distance themselves from it, and move into a new home, a house somewhere that is not haunted . . . yet, what they have failed to realize is that it was not the house which was haunted, but it was themself that was haunted . . . and they may receive a few days of peace, and quiet, only to have the paranormal activity commence again . . . and like previously, it will start out being infrequent and of little consequence, but it will inevitably build in both frequency and strength until they have returned to the same situation they had just attempted to flee from. This time, will they realize that it is them who is haunted, and not the location?? Well, the person dealing with the wretched spirit is much more likely to realize that this phenomenon is focused around themself, and not some physical location . . . while the people of Kalifornia likely will not, and so it will be business as usual, except subjecting me to their mess this time, or should I say politics as usual . . . because that is what I fear most, their politics, their socialistic nightmarish creations. Can they truly not see that it was themselves who have created that which they now flee from??? Instead, they run, and remaining blind, they will surely infect Tucson with their twisted sickness, along with many other communities, like a virus with shoes, it will spread out across the land!
@@choosetolivefree - and beware - those fleeing Kommifornia will bring their idiotic politics with them & attempt to re-make Idaho & all the states they are moving to just as dirty, dangerous & brain dead as Kommifornia.
My home went from 150- 300 in 6 years... Since 2016... Crazy. I'm near marana
Great area!
I’ve spent my entire adult life living in Arizona, mostly in Phoenix due to job opportunities, but also spent 10 years in Tucson and had family there until recently. Everything you say in your video is true. Folks just need to do their homework before deciding to live in the desert. I’ve been a college educated construction professional for 40 years, and have had the opportunity to work on projects throughout the country and always loved coming back home to Arizona. I came to Arizona not knowing a soul in the ‘70’s for work opportunities and to finish college. People helped me, fed me, and educated me. While the state has significantly changed since then AND gotten hotter, it’s still a great state. We have our issues, like any city , but Tucson has everything you can want for , if your looking for a laidback place that gives you access to arts, restaurants and culture,, plus the natural beauty of desert and mountain vistas, and friendly people.
Excellent video, with true facts. Thank you
I agree with everything you said! I’m glad you liked the video!
This is a poor area for homeless people and for free loader’s.
You're a godamn glorified handyman
Why would an architect like AZ? We literally have the same ugly brown house wherever you look.
@@krystalynkersey Every comment you post is negative. Sounds like YOU need to leave Arizona if you're so miserable! No need to drag everyone down with you!
I live in Sonora, but I've been visiting Tucson since I was a kid and I consider Tucson like a second hometown. I love it because it's not a big city, but it has everything (or most of it) most cities have, without the big city problems.
I liked the video, very descriptive and explains what the city is.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I agree with you, Tucson is bigger than some places but not too big for me! 🥰🌵☀️
Truth.
lived in tucson for 5 years for grad school at UA and moved to CA 8 months ago and OMG how I miss Tucson :( :( I've also been told by a couple of people that I talk about Tucson a lot, LOL. I miss the warm friendly chilled out genuine people, the non-urgent chill vibe, amazing food (that's 1 point I feel you could include is that food is phenomenal here), great outdoor activities right nearby without going too far, dog friendliness, non-snobby attitudes like you said, not too many highways (love driving down speedway and grabbing food or eegees) , the parks, just everything
I love it here also 😁
You talked about the summer heat,
I will take 110-117 degrees F over the far north like the Kittitas valley in Washington state where most of the months of December and January it rarely gets above 20 degrees F and the wind blowing 30 mph. There I have seen it so cold that spit freezes before it hits the sidewalk.
In retrospect we have it very good here. I wearcc CC sandals even in December and January
Me too! I wear flip-flops year-round! 😆 i’m a wimp and could never survive in cold… I’m living in the right place! ☀️☀️☀️
Haha. I live currently in Snoqualmie. Whenever I need to travel to Eastern Washington I usually make a stop in Ellensburg and that wind is always brutal. Growing up in Tri Cities I learned to hate the wind 😅
Honestly the pack rats are what did me in and were the final nail in the coffin on wanting to move out of Tucson. The sheer amount of money I have collectively spent on repairs, traps, deterrence, what have you has been insane. Also the city cant support the population it has and it will only continue to get worse.
Can’t stand pack rats… I talk about them in a lot of videos and will continue to do so…
@@TucsonArizona they are the TRUE sun devils.
Haha true…
Ace hardware sells powdered coyote urine (synthetic!) That you sprinkle around your vehicles and will deter the rodents!
Awesome!
Best thing about Tucson is San Diego is only 7 hours away. Both my kids graduated college and left town DUE TO LACK OF JOBS. I hear that all the time. It's a sleepy town for those who can handle that. I prefer high energy so we packed up and left after selling my company.
I'll be leaving here ASAP. Only here to support my husband at UofA.
Best thing about Phoenix is that LA is only 5 hours away, I am a low energy wage slave and let someone else drive.
Excellent stuff, Kimberly! My wife and I relocated here in November to be nearer family, and are learning first-hand everything your videos describe. Thank you!
Very cool! Glad you enjoy the content and that you are learning from it!!! 😊 if you ever have a real estate related need, I’d love to be of assistance!
Tucson is seriously defunded. I was the victim of a racial crime and was told the few cops they have left were too busy to take a report. I moved to Florida and will never go back.
@@avaangel433 what’s a radical CRIME?! Ohh 😯 no. Please elaborate then we will know about it.
@@jodyhakala-ristow7014 racial. Not radical. Put down the bottle, dude.
@@avaangel433 So 1 little my bad big experience and u left 🙄come back dis the Ladder house um Bm by the way
Lived in Tucson for eight months, couldn’t wait to leave. Between the crime and the heat and the monsoon ripping up underground sprinkling, it was time to leave.
y u moved hear when u knew it would be hot
We got 5 years worth of overdue rain, just during this monsoon season, and Tucson is greener than ever!
Isn’t it gorgeous?!?! The mountains make me feel like I’m in Hawaii! 🏔 💦 🌈 😎
@@TucsonArizona , thought the same, the Catalinas look like Hawaii! I’ve got 8 foot grasses growing up at my ranch!
Awesome! 😎
Your video is hilarious! I just moved here from LA a year ago and while I find everything in your video true, I also find it hilarious. I loved it so much that I shared it with my sister and my mom who are also in Tucson. Take good care, ~Antonio
Ha! Thanks! 😆😁
So you're one of those Californians fleeing your crappy state and poisoning everything nearby. Cool.
Looks like a fun place. Thank you very much. Can't wait to visit.
Thanks! Tucson would love for you to visit! 😎🌵☀️
I'm coming to Tuscon for my first time in april. Good information, thanks!
Thanks for checking out the channel!
When people say "WOW! - the houses here are so small!", I explain that "it's because we don't actually LIVE in our houses ...we enjoy living Life outside ...we come home to eat, sleep, and recharge for the next day". We don't spend months in a basement hibernating from the snow and freezing temperatures - we don't need snow tires - we can bike, hike, and swim, year-round - we can wear shorts and t-shirts pretty much all year long - and yes, the Summers are hot and Monsoon is muggy, BUT we also have dry air, the aroma of creosote in the early morning and evening, mountain snow, incredibly clear skies, amazing sunsets, beautiful lightning storms, and your car won't die a rusty death within 10 years ...or even 80.
Completely agree 💯! Thanks for the view and comment!
You hit in on the nail Robert! Your absolutely right about everything in your reply regarding living here in Tucson.
Agreed!
You mean prisoned during the summer because of the heat . Lol
Summer is hot… but that’s what vacations are for 😆 there are many much cooler places in Arizona that people can escape to for a little getaway in the summer… maybe I should make a video about day trips from Tucson? 😁 Thanks for the view and comment!
This was fun to watch! I'm planning my first trip to Tucson.
Very cool! I hope you enjoy! I have another video on this channel about all the things you need to do on your first trip to Tucson 😀🌵☀️
@@TucsonArizona I will check them out
Wonderful!
first ever!?!?
@@TucsonArizona Yep and looking forward to it.
Moving down there in February. Thanks for making this it answered a lot of questions for me!
My pleasure! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any additional questions about the city or surrounding areas!
I had been in Tucson on business trip from Vladivostok, Russia in March, April 1998. Visited Sonora Desert Museum, Biosphere 2. This time here lived Linda McCartney. One my friend every year rides here to buy decorative stones.
This town is so cool 😎
One big thing people don't know.... We do not have consistent Traffic signals and signs. We have leading left turn lights AND lagging left turn lights. We have intersections where left turns are NOT allowed, and other where it's okay. We have Crosswalk Signal lights, some that are stop and go, some that are STOP until the light changes. We have intersections that have signs in one direction but not the other (especially dangerous in neighborhoods if you do not look carefully.) We have areas of town with little or no street lights making it hard to see street signs. We have seasons when many people are on the road, and seasons where few are on the road. Driving in Tucson is a pro-active endeavor and make sure you have good insurance. P.S. Be very careful if you bike on city streets, it is not for the faint of heart.
All very good information; thanks so much for sharing!
It sounds like you are describing the famous "suicide lanes"
Yup! Those famous Tucson suicide lanes!!! 😫
@@marinhusky8863 So glad those are gone....
So glad…
Another good one guys. Shows your decision to focus on Tucson with the branding is paying off, channel is nearly at 1k and videos doing great.
Smashed the like 👍
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, a lot has changed since we started the channel but it’s a lot of fun to make these videos and we are enjoying ourselves and learning a lot at the same time. We are so excited to hit that 1k milestone! Really thankful for the progress! Thanks for hanging out with us on all these videos!!! 😁
This was very helpful. Thank you.
My pleasure! Thanks for your feedback!
Hello Melissa how are you doing today.
I remember when Golf Links road was a dirt road out of town..when Tucson High didn't have a fence around it..Wilmot was a 2 Lane road..Ina was way out of town..Carlos Rodriguez gym downtown..the Catalina Hotel...The Manhattan Bar down town..when those County Buildings were built..when Santa Rita H.S.didn't exist..St. Mary's Hospital was a small hospital..circa1964 I was 3 yrs old.. I like the entire city...went to preschool across from Roscruge then to Corbett elementary..Naylor..and Palo Verde.."A" mountain is cool ..4 ave street fair is cool..Dinner Play venues are great..
What wonderful memories you have from back then! Thank you for sharing! 🥰
I honestly love your videos and how detailed they are. I’m so interested in Tucson when I finish school and you pretty much sold me on it 😂 by the way I subscribed ☺️
So great to hear! Thank you so much for your support! Let me know if you ever have specific questions about Tucson and the surrounding areas!
No doubt about it, Californians are flooding intoTucson. In the spirit of Kimberly's honest comments, I'd like to add one of my own. We are retired ands have lived in Tucson for over fifteen years. In the past two or three years we have found that the small city atmosphere that initially attracted us here is rapidly giving way to greatly increased traffic, crowded parking lots, months long waits for doctors appointments and most of the other factors associated with highly populated southern California living. I would suggest that those who are considering a move to Tucson, put away the years old, glowing references to Tucson's "small town atmosphere" and actually experience the growing pains that are turning Tucson into a small scale Los Angeles. Drive from Vail or Rita Ranch on the south side of town to a doctors appointment on the north side of town where most doctors actually practice and you will get the concept! Traffic, congestion and stressed drivers in a rush to get from here to there make you realize that southern California is actually much closer than you may have thought!
I agree, Tucson definitely doesn’t have a small town feel anymore
SPOT ON! I first came to town in 1998, and housing of all kinds was affordable, and traffic wasn't that bad. By 2017, it was getting insane. Years of rebuilding I-10, and they still don't have an East-West freeway! I still love it there, but moving there won't be as easy as it once was.
I don’t think Tucson will ever see any additional freeways. A lot of tucsonans don’t want to block the Mountain View
Wonderful video. We own land for a retirement home (some day) in Tubac, but glad to get confirmation from you that we already know and appreciate the Tucson area way of life. The best things in life are worth waiting for, but the pictures make me wish I was there now. Best to you. Cheers!
I love Tubac! Southern AZ will be happy to have you once you retire! Thanks for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
I Love Tucson. Work there alot. Love the desert. Especially in the spring. When everything is blooming.
I love it here too! Nothing like a desert on full bloom… or after a rain… the desert smells so fresh and clean after it rains… 🌵🌵🌵🥰
I want freeways in Tucson. We need them badly. Drive from Marana to the east side of Tucson is the same time as driving to Chandler.
Seriously! I hate the infrastructure here in Tucson! I can’t stand it, if it weren’t for that I wouldn’t complain. I moved here because my husband was born and raised here, and he as Tuscon native, I don’t think change is in his vocabulary lol
Sadly the city will never get an east-side beltway because of the observatory on Lemmon and the increased light pollution it would create. Not to mention I doubt the city would have the proper funds to purchase back all the private property on the east side that would be needed for it. The prime time for it has long passed.
For decades the city tried to purchase the real estate on the north/northeast side to put in roads, but the people who owned the land refused to sell.
Lives here my whole life (I’m 63) I hate the fact there are no freeways. I am not ok with it.
Pleasantly surprised. Some additional things: wonderful restaurants (especially our Sonoran Mexican restaurants), diverse cultural and historical attractions, and wonderful natural areas close by where you see the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert.
Yes! I love all these comments!!! 🥰😎🌵
Actually, the Mexican restaurants in Tucson are dismal. Typical ingredients in authentic Sonoran style food are onions, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, and cilantro. You'll have a hard time finding them in Mexican restaurant food in Tucson now. It hasn't always been that way, but it changed sometime in the 80s.
@@deezynar lol. Sure.
@@homerth1555
You would be doing me a huge favor if you could tell me of a Mexican restaurant in this valley that uses all of the ingredients I listed.
As I said, I've been here for 6 decades, I try a different Mexican restaurant every couple of months in an attempt to find one that is as good as a few of them had been decades ago.
Give me the name of your favorite place. Chances are good I've eaten there and crossed it off. But this is one thing that I'd love to be wrong about.
@@deezynar Not interested in debating quality Mexican food with you. If you want Sonoran Mexican food you are more than welcome to drive there.
My little brother just got a job there so he’ll be moving in a few weeks. We’re from DC. Thank you for this informative video! I’m on big sister duties and need to know these things before he moves
Excellent! Tell him he can reach out to me with any questions about Tucson! (Even if he’s not buying a home anytime soon 😊). Lots of other info on this channel about Tucson, so check out the other videos too! Thanks for the view and comment!
This video was so good!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate it! 😁
Wishing you a good monsoon season this year. I looked forward to the daily summer showers when I lived in Tucson.
It rained a bit today, actually! 🤗 I am hoping for some nice monsoons this year as well! We had a drought last year (along with a lot of the country, from what I understand). Appreciate the view and comment!
U forgot to talk about eegees
You’re right; I don’t mention it in this one, but I actually mention eegees in several other videos! (Including my video about the top 9 things people have to do when they visit here!) It’s such a popular restaurant! People here love it! I’ve even seen it at weddings next to the open bar! 😆 Thanks so much for the view and comment!
2021 Was the wettest monsoon since 1955, and the 4th wettest since records started being kept in 1895.
I love the 2021 monsoons! They’ve been amazing!
Lot of Heroin addicts here, begging at every circle k here. They luv to break into cars to try and find anything they can pawn. Ive already had my car broken into twice and i live in the better neighborhood here.
Very informative!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the feedback! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for checking out the channel!
Thanks for the education; I really appreciate it.
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!
Moved to Tucson about 4 months ago. Its awful here! Granted, its summer time. Hopefully its better during winter
So sorry you have had a miserable summer; hopefully you enjoy it here in October through May, which is traditionally more pleasant!
Yeah having lived here most of my life, I can’t say Tucson has much going for it. The extremely poor education system, lousy job market, crime rate, traffic, Tucson is pretty much a place where people go to retire.
Tucson is great for retirement! There are some great schools and specialty jobs in Tucson. Feel free to check out my video on crime stats in Tucson as well. Thanks!
Well, it doesn't get better!
@@stevesandi5102 believe me, I know. The work ethic I witnessed was horrible. Not to mention certain areas of the freeway smell like shit. I already moved out of Tucson.
I lived in Tucson back in the 60s, it was a charming little town back then. Went back to visit in 2010, not so charming anymore.
Definitely getting bigger, for sure. Thanks for checking out the channel!
Hi Kimberly, that was a nice informative video, thanks for keeping it real.
Thanks so much for your kind words! Really appreciate the view and comment! Have a great day!
Yes! I loved Tucson Arizona... Lived there when I was a young preteen & teenager.
Glad you liked it here! I love it here too (as you can probably tell 😆)
@@TucsonArizona
Loved going out to old Tucson lots of wonderful memories were made there.
Old Tucson is closed right now… hope it opens up again 🥰
I’m a native to Tucson. 33. Lived her my whole life. Folks are generally friendly, but there are pockets of some pretty rough neighborhoods. We have lots of old buildings and hard water, so that’s great for plumbers. Worked at an apartment building for 6 years with lots of desert around it, and never had anyone’s car get wires chewed by pac rats, and have never had any personal encounters with pac rats in 33 years here. Yes, it’s hot during the summer months, but our winters here are really nice. I’d say 8 months of the year is nice weather and 4 months of summer are really hot, so it’s a fair trade off. June and July are the worst months, but then the monsoons come (which are epic btw, Tucson one of most photographed places in world for lighting strikes) late July, August, and that helps cool things down a bit. In the summer if you’re gonna go for a hike or walk your dog, yes, do it early in the morning, but that said people are still out and about during the day. As far as parking under a tree or somewhere shaded, lol, it’s not that big of deal, nobody I know cares or talks about that.
A lot of people say we have pretty good Mexican food here.
If you live in north Tucson / Oro valley area, buildings / homes aren’t quite as old, but there are a lot of old retired people there and it’s kinda boring, very little restaurants, fun places to go check out, but it’s a safe area, good schools, some decent hiking / biking trails, nature areas.
Central and more so south Tucson has lots of the pockets of rough neighborhoods / homeless / crime, but there are some good areas too in central Tucson. I think you sorta have to live it to know it. I currently live in a good neighborhood just a few minutes north of central Tucson and I like it, even though some homeless person broke into my car (my fault for leaving door unlocked). Also lots of the buildings central / south Tucson are much older. The downtown / u of a area, has lots of cool places / restaurants to check out, and 4th street / Congress are fun if want more of the the young / hip crown / nightlife / bars to go to.
Catalina foothills area is conveniently located, gives you lots of the nature feel, safe area, etc, so you kind of get it all, but it’s a lot more expensive.
All that said, I do kinda worry about the city running out of water, and what the climate will be like in 10 years, with desertification around the world bad, and getting worse, and global warming and what not, plus it’s just brown everywhere, and I sorta want to live somewhere with more green.
Plus items for Tucson nature that are awesome: sunsets, night sky, monsoons, nice winter weather, some pretty hiking areas.
I totally agree with you on all of this. Tucson has bad neighborhoods but the funny thing is that one neighborhood over might be really nice… So it is really important for someone to live here and decide which neighborhoods they like before they decide to purchase something. The further you get away from Midtown, the few were bad neighborhoods you see. I always encourage everyone to do their own research before moving here. Eight months out of the year the weather is absolutely perfect and I couldn’t dream of living anywhere else. Four months out of the year I go up to Mount Lemmon or I go on vacation or I stay indoors practically all day except for the mornings and evenings. I love all of our fantastic restaurants and shopping opportunities but a lot of them are found in some of the so called “rougher” areas… that being said overall I love Tucson and I’ve traveled to a lot of places in this country but this is still top of my list. I know it’s not for everyone but it’s definitely for me! 🌵☀️❤️
Don't forget scorpions on that list! Bought a lovely home in Gilbert. After 12 years I gave up fighting the scorpion infestation in my home (neighbors on either side too had same problem). Sealing the house didn't solve the problem as we had hoped.
Yes scorpions can definitely get into homes. I have some videos coming out in the near future about scorpions. Thanks for checking out the channel!
An infestation of scorpions?? Yikes! I pride myself on keeping the house free of even the smallest gnat, so an infestation of any sort would keep me up at night (here in Ohio).
I personally have never had an infestation of any kind of creature in my home, but certain bugs can certainly get in through cracks and sometimes through pipes, especially certain times of year. I saw a few live scorpions in my house in the first five or six years I lived here, but then we did a laundry room remodel about five years ago and I haven’t seen any since… I have a feeling they were getting in through a crack or opening in the laundry room and when we did the remodel it got all sealed up in there so they can’t get in now…Maybe?
That is the creature that scares me from even considering Arizona or New Mexico for relocation possibilities. Scorpions are poisonous, invasive, and not all that timid. Rattlesnakes on the other hand are very timid and will give you fair warning ⛔️ I am surprised to hear that owls can get aggressive. I thought that owls 🦉 were peaceful and mostly harmless to other creatures.
Yes scorpions are not fun; I’m thankful I’ve only seen one or two live scorpions in the house in all my years of living in Tucson. I’ve known plenty of people to get stung by scorpions but I’ve only known a handful of people who got bitten by rattlesnakes; many of them had life-changing results, sadly.
Tucson is a gem. We look forward to opening our gym in Tucson
I love Tucson too 🥰🌵
When I came across this I just had to check it out. You forgot about the snakes. I grew up in Tucson I guess you could say on the East side. The city has really grown. When I come back for a visit it always amazes me that after five minutes I can still find my way around.
Thanks for mentioning! We have so many different types of snakes here! I know some people are not fans, but I think they’re absolutely beautiful! I have lots of videos on this channel where I talk about snakes and all the other cool critters we have in the city. Thanks so much for checking out the channel! 😎🌵☀️
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Snakes mentioned 🤭
The biggest problem with tucson isnt just the city its the people, my advice is to avoid places at night especially gas stations, theres a lot of drug addicts, mentally ill and homeless around the city.
Some will deny it but tucson is a pretty small place so the crazies can get across town in less than an hour with the buses.
Thanks for your view and comment. There are certain gas stations in certain areas of town that I don’t go to after dark.
that's true of every town and city
True. Thanks for the view and comment!
Not true
@@markfunair8711 I work in public and volunteer so I'm exposed to who's out there on a daily basis and over the past few years I've noticed an increase in the amount of crazy people in the same areas.
Very interesting facts, indeed.
Wow aggressive birds (probably the one with babies?)
Hey there! Yes I’m mostly talking about big hawks and certain types of owls. They’re really cool but you don’t want to mess with them or try to hurt them or mess with their babies or nests at all. Thanks for the view and comment!!!
Wow, if all cities had videos like this it would be so helpful
Thank you!!!
Great Advice!
Thank you! ♥️
You mentioned rain storms but not one word about Arizona possibly running out of water. If I were planning to move there, I'd want to know this. That said, I've been thru Tucson many times and found it to be a nice town with friendly people.
Thanks for the view and comment. I do have a video out on the channel about water and drought, although honestly the video is a little outdated because I made it several months ago so I probably need to work on writing up a new script. Thanks for checking out the channel!
It has become a challenge to get from your car to wherever you're going into without pan handlers asking for everything from money to drugs! It could be a pharmacy, church and definitely every gas station! There is little to no shade or covered parking in the entire state! You would think they would spring for some gazebos or at least lean to..but no. Plan on spending most of your day in gridlock..with someone cutting you off or slamming on the brakes for NO reason!! There are pretty places but I can't wait to leave! I have seven medical certificates and I have been in geriatrics for 27 years! I made more as a nanny when I was 17 years old!! Income is garbage here..cost.of living is insane!
Cost of living? The cost of an average house in my average Seattle neighborhood is a million and a half.
We have a lot of people moving here from Seattle and the surrounding areas because home prices are very high there. I love Seattle, it’s a beautiful city with so many cool things to do; but I know it’s gotten a lot more expensive to live there. Thanks for checking out the channel!
Agree! You are approached frequently at stop lights, at off ramp stop signs, parking lots and even the islands in the middle of the streets by all types of people panhandling asking for everything from food for themselves to food for their dogs. Not to mention the condition of the retail stores on the south side. Dirty, opened packages, The grazing which occurs which is evidenced by the amount of open empty and partially filled wrappers you find in the isles and on shelves of the stores.
I agree, I.worked in a managerial position at UMC, and did not get a paid holiday. If you want Labor Day off, you must use PTO. I am aware that the medical center has now been bought out by Banner? Still, I am happy I left, the crime, drug addicts and illegals trying to brake into my home during a Saturday afternoon, with me inside, made my decision to leave for me. I have not regretted it at all, and I am much happier having moved back up north.
@@ginchen33 I'm heading out of az shortly! I'm happy to hear you're doing well and that happiness found you 💗
Those with two stories typically have dual A/C systems so they just cool the part of the house they are in. Digging below ground is easier said than done because of calichi (don't know if I spelled that right - essentially ground as hard as concrete). Egees is indeed a treasure.
Yup, all true! Eegees = 😋
I’m moving from Arkansas to Tucson this summer for a job I landed. I’ve never been there before so this video is very insightful. I hope I enjoy it. Thank you.
Excellent! Check out other videos on this channel to learn more about the city! Glad you learned a lot!
Don't get scared of heat the first pyear it may take time to get use too. Just remember the winters aren't blizzard type. I'm from CA I've seen my home stpate go from Golden to Gbg. I went from loving Az as a kid then to hating it. Now back to loving it as I see other places growing. And not in a good way.
Thanks for the insight!
The only thing I think you missed is Africanized Bees! If a bee lands on you never swat at it because they can if they are Africanized they could signal to its hive to attack! If you have a hive on your property report it immediately! Granted I haven't lived there for 14 years so things could have changed but I believe it's a free service.I miss Tucson ALOT and I highly recommend living there but just thought I would let people know.
Thanks for the view and comment! I didn’t mention them here but I do mention them in a video on this channel about weirdest facts about Tucson… you wouldn’t think bees could be so deadly!!! Thanks again for checking out the channel and have a great rest of the weekend!
Tucson is my hometown so there are no surprises for me. I have always loved it there and would move back if I could.
Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m sure Tucson would welcome you back with open arms if you were to return! ❤️😎🌵☀️
You do a great job with your videos! We'll be looking at moving to Tucson in 2-3 years, we'll need a good Realtor!
I would love to assist!!!
Very helpful
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!!!
When I went there and lived there for a year it melted my dash in my car it's like walking into an oven at 450 but I love the desert and the wildlife
I love desert and our wildlife too…definitely hot in the summers for sure, though! Thanks for the view and comment!
I noticed every location mentioned by name are all the outer areas of Tucson. Aside from downtown of course. Traveling through the main part of Tucson is comparatively much easier than other cities I’ve lived in since. Public transportation in Tucson as I remember it has been wonderful even before they added a trolley.
Thank you so much for this comment. Yes you’re correct, public transportation in Midtown and downtown is actually pretty good here. I should have clarified that it’s a little harder to get from one suburb to another because of the lack of freeways, (although I’m actually perfectly fine not having a bunch of freeways racing all over our city; freeways always add an extra level of intensity that I feel Tucson doesn’t have or want ☺️). Thanks again for the view and comment, and for checking out the channel!
@@TucsonArizona you wouldn't want to ride buses. People passed out on drugs.
If you use public transportation make sure you have a couple of hours to get to your destiny. It’s very slow. And yes you are correct when you mentioned no freeway through the city. The traffic is crazy for us native Tucsonans. It used to take me half an hour to get from one side of town to the other. Now it’s taking me an hour and a half to two hours. There’s so much road construction that you’ll be stuck in traffic.
Public transportation does take a while, especially depending on where you’re going
Excellent video, very well explained. Tuscon a very special and unique place. Not a big city, good for retirement as we are seeking.
☝️ I agree!!!!
Great video 👍🏾🙂
Thank you so much! ❤️🌵☀️ Glad you enjoyed!
Excellent insights all around, but definitely the one about our road infrastructure. I just had a conversation with a colleague recently who moved here from St. Louis because she was frustrated with how long it takes to get from one side of town to another. Made me laugh because I told her pretty much exactly what you did: "Yeah, but we kind of like that way in Tucson; we know we have to plan for our transit time and it's ok if it means we can keep our mountain views and the laid back atmosphere of the city intact." However, I have to acknowledge that the "laid back" driving atmosphere is shifting significantly in Tucson and people are extremely impatient compared to driver etiquette 10 years ago :/...
Haha totally agree with the driving thing...people are a little more “on the go” now than they used to be... so glad you enjoyed the video Aazar! I always appreciate a fellow Tucsonan’s insight and point of view! Hope you have a great rest of your week, friend! ❤️
What you don't cover is the soaring crime rate. Don't move to Tucson.
Lived here for a year, excited to be moving outta here...that is all.
Great video, from Tucson but now in Chicago. I sure do miss Eegees! Lol
Isn’t it delicious?!?! My favorite is strawberry 😋
Moved here 2 months ago for the perfect monsoon season. Great video, Be Kind everyone 👍
😁 Thanks for the view and comment! Glad you have gotten to witness these gorgeous monsoons! There are a lot of cool things about Tucson 😎🌵☀️ Thanks for checking out the channel! Have a great week!
When I first moved to Tucson nearly eight years ago everybody warned me about driving during monsoon season. I said, "I think I'll be fine," which earned me several "Oh, you'll see" looks. What they didn't realize is I'm from Florida - my first ever experience driving in the rain was actually a hurricane at 2am in a car with a bad master cylinder and four bald tires. 😂
@@jenniferpanther2979 Haha yeah, I lived in Idaho previously and the snowstorms we'd get during the winter definitely made driving in monsoons a lot more manageable.
Thanks for putting it in perspective! I actually love monsoons! I have been out driving in the past when they hit but if visibility is bad I just pull into a parking lot and it usually passes with 20 minutes! Nothing compared to hurricanes, I’m sure…
@@TucsonArizona I love the monsoons as they are the closest we get to hurricanes here and I'm weird enough to miss them. Lol.
You forgot that there is a winter monsoon which is ignored. The rains from the winter monsoon goes into the water table. The winter monsoon starts before Thanksgiving & lasts till mid March. I used to live & work in Tucson.
Thanks for pointing that out! Yes we often get some nice rains in the winter months! We are always happy for all the rain we get! 😁 Thanks for the view and comment!
@@TucsonArizona that's not what he said - he was speaking of winter monsoons!
Not really a monsoon, it just gets cool enough for the rain to fall to the ground, and (*very rare!*) it can snow.
I love when it snows in Tucson 😁 ❄️
At least, no one has to worry about hurricanes and tornadoes.
I agree; no natural disasters, (unless you count monsoons, which tend to occasionally knock down trees and cause some roof damage from time to time; but nothing like the blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes I hear about happening in other places). Thanks for the view and comment!
Grew up here, (50+ years). In the military I moved around a lot. Can't say Tucson rises to the very top, but I would definitely rate it highly. We don't shovel sunshine here, and that's a BIG plus. Yes it's hot in the summer...get used to it. But hiking, biking, world class food (if you like Mexican), and a really chill environment/attitude, are just a few reasons it's high on my list. If you'd like to move here, that's great. If you don't want to move here, that's great too...
Glad to hear you like the city! Thanks so much for your view and comments!
I love The Heat and Spend Everyday outside Hiking or Riding My Mountain Bike.
I love the heat too! Glad I’m not the only one! ☀️🌵😎
Great video. Tucson is awesome.
Thank you so much for your feedback! I love Tucson too! ❤️
How about living in Tucson and working in Phoenix. We've been here almost 55 years and my son drives it 5 and sometimes 6 days a week. Yep, in Arizona you will most likely drive a lot. My wife and I put 25000 miles on three different vehicles in the same year. If you don't like driving you may not want to move here.
I agree, and driving a lot in Tucson was actually the sixth thing I mentioned in the “what they don’t tell you about Tucson” video. A lot of people drive long distances in Tucson because the city is very spread out and we don’t have a lot of freeways here. I know plenty of people like your son who commute to Phoenix often for work. Some people who work in Phoenix would still rather live in Tucson than Phoenix and just commute. Thanks for the view and comment!
Yes ma'am I know you mentioned that. I just wanted to emphasize it because a lot of folks from other states feel like a 10 or 20 mile drive to work or where ever they're headed is a long way to drive. Around Tucson or any place in AZ for that matter it's just going for a spin.
I agree! 😊 Thanks!
That is an insane commute, and there is probably a high likelihood that he hits some form of traffic in Phoenix.
You’re right, that is an intense commute, and something that I wouldn’t want to do… But I know a lot of Tucsonans who do it 😬
Really good tips about Tucson. And don’t overlook wild animals on the roads. I hit a javelina near the airport because I was going too fast to stop in time. Bad mistake. And don’t overlook the fun in downtown Tucson! Very hip scene.
All good advice! … and that’s crazy about the javelina! That must’ve been scary!
I’ve been living in Saddlebrooke and love it since 1999 . (Moved from Michigan - Snow & Ice. Etc. ) I love the heat and low humidity. :-)
Saddlebrooke is lovely! Thanks for checking out the channel!
You brought up our wildlife but not our insects. We definitely have some crazy insects
I’ve got a video coming out soon where I talk all about those little guys… they get their own video 😁 Thanks for checking out the channel!
People should read about Valley Fever which is prevalent in Phoenix, Tucson and other desert cities. The Valley Fever Center of Excellence is located in Tucson for a reason. This disease has been researched for many years but lacks government funding to find a cure. I guess more people need to die from it first. It’s usually a mild sickness in most people but can also lead to a severe lung infection that may necessitate your lung needing to be removed and many other serious conditions as well as death. I was one of the people who learned to live with one lung. Just be aware.
Thanks so much for the view and comment. I personally do not know anyone who has ever died of valley fever, (That’s not to say people don’t die of it; I’ve just never personally known anyone who has); however I know several people whose dogs have gotten valley fever and needed to be medicated. It is definitely a thing here. Thanks again for checking out the channel and have a good rest of your weekend!
Valley fever is common being anywhere downwind from agricultural plowing.If you ever seen a haboob hit South &Central AZ you know what i am talking about.
I actually have a video about valley fever coming out today! Thanks for checking out the channel!
I had it in 1984. I had to take pills for 6 months. I was in hospital a few days at first.
That’s scary! I’m glad you made a full recovery!
I have a modern home w AC but I removed all my carpet and use evaporative cooling in the hot summers where I live very similar to Tucson. We got to 116 degrees and I still did not need AC. However when a tropical front comes up from Mexico we use the AC and we hate how it feels. You guessed it Southern California.... And we do have a pool too. You have to make your environment work for you so removing the carpet and staining the concrete keeps the home very cool in the hot summer and its pet and pool life friendly. We just jump out of the pool and no worries of a little dripping of water. Make sure to wear rubber flip flops or be ready to use your snow boarding skills if you go barefoot on the concrete. Lol I kind of like Tucson AC. May come for a visit some day.
Thanks for all the good ideas, that’s true, here in Tucson we often take out all of our carpet and put in just tile and that seems to make the floors cooler year-round. Also since we don’t get super humid here most of the time, some people do still have swamp coolers and they actually keep the utility bills down. Some people even have swamp and AC, and they only turn on the AC when they absolutely have to, and that keeps the bills down as well. Thanks for checking out the channel! Tucson would love for you to come visit!
Not to mention the homeless on meth and bicycles with backpacks cruising through parking lots looking for anything to steal.
Come to California. They're in every city.
It is worse in Phoenix
Don't forget Tucson is a "Sanctuary City" so a lot of the Federal, State and City taxes you pay will be going to support illegals and not "U.S. TUCSON CITIZENS" who are left to live in the parks, the streets, back alleys and the washes in and around the city. Now let's talk about all the children of those illegals who are a huge burden to not only the tax payer but the teachers and infrastructure of the schools. I had lived in Tucson, Arizona for more than 25 years and was so happy and excited to be able to move away. Then and even worse now, if you were wanting to give the State of Arizona an enema, Tucson, Arizona is where you would insert it.
Whe my son visited Tucson, that was the one thing he could not stop talking about. He couldn't believe Tucson had so many homeless people.
Don’t forget about the assholes on bikes in the middle of the road on any mountain you try to visit because they think they’re going so fast and refuse to use the bike lane
Native of ,tucson, read "Tucson's Shortage of Capital", in the Arizona Daily Independent a excellent analysis of why tucson is in the condition it's in. People, pros and cons anywhere, I know tucson well born here raised here believe me there are hundreds if not thousands of better places. The surrounding mountains are beautiful, the city and economics are not. This city's housing has risen ridiculous in the past few years relative to the low wages. It's also getting hotter and drier , nice place to visit believe me you don't want to live here.
Move😂
Isabella, thanks for your view and comment! I appreciate all feedback from all viewers but I am surprised the number of people who live in Tucson who talk on this channel about how they don’t like Tucson. I have been many, many places and I have lived in a much smaller town in a much colder climate. I love all the places I visit for different reasons but I always return to Tucson. Tucson is not perfect but there’s nowhere else I’d rather live. 🌵☀️
@@TucsonArizona When you have elderly relatives who need help you stay in a place rather than runaway. The majority of people today like politicians are all for themselves. As long as the establishment of ,tucson, sets their policies it will be what it is in this dirty unkempt city.
Running away from a dirty unkempt poverty stricken city won't change a thing. Here for the sake of elderly relatives, rather than runaway will meet their needs. The majority of people today are like politicians all for themselves.
@@isabellathepinkpoodle639 read my other comments
Do you know the river near Vail ? That was a treat in summer. Cienega Creek Natural Preserve.
Beautiful
I lived in Az as a kid. In the 80's people in Az wore Sun tan accelerator. lol! Times have changed
🤣🌵☀️ Oh, Tucsonans… LOL
This video doesn't focus on most of Tucson proper. It's a super liberal city. High crime and walk-out shoplifters, no real highways for traffic, bad roads, lots of uninsured bad drivers, highly spread out commercial shopping and restaurants, and lots of homelessness. sure the outskirts are great but thats about it.
You hit the nail on the head.
Yup
Like Phoenix but on a smaller scale. Lived here since the early 80's and can't wait to leave.
@@lawrence5039 I really can't help you on that.
Im a transplant and I believe both you and the video are correct, to some degree, especially depending on where you live. Like most places, folks who love/like it here focus on the positives and those who dont will highlight the negatives.
I like living here but don't forget the road construction, never ending and extensive.
True… I feel like this city is always under construction 😆
You didn't mention the washes running with water when there have been no rain in Tucson. Rain can be up in the mountains like Mt. Lemon and the wash that goes under Oracle can be running swift water.
Very true, I haven’t spoken a lot about washes in Tucson and I probably need to do an entire video just on those. A lot of people come to Tucson and have no idea what a wash is. But it is a very important part of our lives here 🌵 thanks for checking out the channel!
Great 👍 Post!
Thanks so much for your view and comment!
I need someone in Tucson to try living Atlanta for a year, and then i wanna hear what they complain about LOL
I’ve never been to Atlanta and I don’t know much about it except they have great sports and I hear they have cool museums and arts as well… what should I know before I visit there? 😊
@@TucsonArizona i heard atlanta good spot but snowing lol and getting more expensive
Thanks for sharing! 😁
been there and destroyed it. Atlanta comnute is hell. best times to travel thru Atlanta would probably be anytime after 9:00 PM thru the late night hours. any other time plan on stop n go
Good to know!
Haha...i retired from Arizona and now live in the Philippines...the only weather here is summertime...hot summer, summer starts in march...but i will never go back to America
Good!
I've lived in the Southeast and the Midwest.... Dry heat doesn't seems as hot but hurts you faster than anything... As for me, I am tired of humidity and snow... Heat I can handle and obviously the cold. Time to try out the desert!!!
Tucson would welcome you! ☀️☀️☀️
My crew and I was done working by 11 am then off to one of the many wonderfully air conditioned bars till sunset .lived there12 years heat never bothered me.
I love the heat too! I guess I’m living in the right place! Thanks for checking out the channel! 🌵🌵🌵
It's always amazing to me that people don't realize you shouldn't approach wild animals. I am up in Montana and, without fail, read about a yearly wild animal attack at one of our National Parks because someone decided they needed to take a selfie with said animal. Then they have to euthanize the poor animal because of human stupidity.
Also, I love your channel and we are most likely going to relocate to the Tucson area next year. I have done enough research to know about the non-W/E facing homes, two story, etc. I have also heard about the roads. But I have family there and it looks like a beautiful and vibrant place to be! We currently have a 3 bed/2 bath 1,700 sq ft house and I would honestly prefer a 2/2 for convenience sake. Still trying to decide between Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and another area in/around Tucson.
Thanks for the view! I agree with the “wild animal” comment! People always want to touch them and get close for pictures and it is just not safe!!!
Coincidentally, my husband lived in Montana for 15 years (mostly Bozeman but the last 4 were in Missoula), and I lived there with him for those 4 years as well and worked at UM! (Go, Griz!). This was almost 15 years ago, but Montana will always be one of my favorite places in the world... I would love to answer any questions you may have about Tucson and the surrounding areas as you get closer to moving here! Feel free to contact me any time! Again, I appreciate the views! Hopefully we will be in touch!
Ahhhhh, so you’re saying the bison 🦬 don’t like to be pet? Lol - fellow Montanan / Tucson resident 😂
Very cool! I miss Montana but my father in law is still there so we have a place to visit when we want to. Love the wildlife there too, (although it’s different from Tucson!) Go Griz! And Go Wildcats! 🥰
@@TucsonArizona I’m from Bozeman but I’m also a 🐻 Griz fan!
Cool! A bobcat fan in Montana and a wildcat fan in AZ! 😁 My two favorite states by far… ❤️
This whole thing sound like las vegas issues minus the wildlife
In some ways we are similar to Las Vegas but I still much prefer living in Tucson
Oh, there’s wildlife. A lot of it.
Sorta like a more modern road and travel transportable plan for Tucson. Lived here over 27 year's and the best the department of transportation have engineered is making the busiest road's three lanes wide. The fact that the busiest road's carry everything from daily drivers to cement trucks is a concern for many who understand the amount of traffic accidents that occur daily.
We need a true freeway thru Tucson major to allow traffic to operate with greater efficiency and force the larger vehicles and heavier loads to access a non stop roadway.
One of the big reasons I chose to retire here is the 65 mile drive to Nogales Pharmacy's where you don't need a prescription to buy your meds. Just in case I run into any obstruction with my Dr. here I zing on down to the Border. And I have found a wonderful Dr. at Clinica Similaries, who charges $3.50 a visit, and he saved me from having neck surgery. I love this city, friendliest city I've ever lived in, and I love cities where there's "lots of Hairs out of place". The best words to describe Tucson is Quaint!
Where did you move here from?
@@TucsonArizona I spent 22 years in Sinless City. I come from Mpls., as liberal as San Francisco, and I could never stomach the conservatism of Las Vegas. When I heard that Tucson was the Blue Island Of The SW, I knew this city was for me!
Glad you enjoy it here!
Full of old people and no opportunities for the younger generation? Lol.. Tucson is beautiful, but it’s hard to make a living
Thanks for checking out the channel. I talk a lot about jobs in Tucson in other videos too. I just came out with a video where I talk about the worst things about Tucson, and jobs (or the lack thereof), is one of the things I mention. Some people don’t care because they are retired anyway, or they are one of the many people who cannot work remotely from a job based out of another city, or they live in Tucson but commute to Phoenix for work, or they are one of the lucky people who has a high-paying job in Tucson. But there are not a lot of really high paying jobs in Tucson in general. Thanks again for the view and comment
Tucson, is a fairly nice city. It is very left wing leaning so there is a lot of petty crime, and you will see the occasional weird person on the sidewalks of the town, doing weird stuff that may frighten you. I had a friend that lived there that loved to mountain bike. He went into his shed and got one bike, put it in the back of his truck, went to the shed to get his second bike then noticed the first bike was stolen when he returned to the truck, in that 4 minute period. You will see homeless people all over the city. It's much like a mini-San Francisco in that regard. Some areas that you go to, you will notice that very few people speak English. I saw that in a Walmart, as the only person in the store that spoke English was the cashier. You need to know your boundaries, and keep everything locked up.
If you move there it's best to live outside the city. I still go there from Prescott a couple of times a year. Overall it's nice, but certainly a much different city than Prescott.
I agree with everything you said. Thank you for your view and comment!
@@TucsonArizona Were you at that big party at a rich man's house in the first part of December? About 400 people there with a band, booze, and food. Lots of real estate and finance people there. I can't remember the name of that guy who owned the house. I went there with a local. He and his girlfriend knew a fair amount of people there. Was fun.
Sounds like a great party! I WISH my social life was that exciting! I would’ve loved to have been there! 😆😎
Thank you! Very well organized, honest presentation. much appreciated
My pleasure thank you! I appreciate you checking out the channel! I
I stayed at a really nice hotel on business there during the summer. The pool was like a warm caldron. It was not refreshing at all. Having a pool is not much of an advantage during the summer.
Aw man that stinks! Yeah that happens sometimes. It depends on the time of the year, how hot it’s been, and if the pool is in the shade or heated or other parts of the year. Sorry you had that experience! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Tucson at the time! 😊
You forgot the road bikers, the tour de tucson turns roads into the detour de tucson
True, there are definitely some roads I avoid during tour de Tucson, that’s for sure! 😆
Yes. Very annoying