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Drexel Heights, AZ Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Joshua Hughes

Is Drexel Heights a good place to live?

Would love some local perspective. Any help is appreciated. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Melanie Gonzalez

Best industries in Drexel Heights right now

I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $75,152, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Drexel Heights? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

4 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Allison Long

Housing in Drexel Heights compared to San Francisco

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,636 people. The median home value here is around $233,300, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overt...

6 replies 2 upvotes housing
nyc_piper

Career opportunities in Drexel Heights, AZ

Hey, I'm a 51-year-old nurse and Median household income is $75,152, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,285 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent ...

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Grace Foster

Rent vs buy in Drexel Heights -what makes sense?

Hey folks, I've been here for 2 years and You can expect to pay around $1,285 for rent here. Rent is about $1,285/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $233,300, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is...

4 replies 29 upvotes housing
Nova King

Drexel Heights is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Drexel Heights sits at 2,435.6 per 100K. With a population of 27,636, Drexel Heights is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $75,152 in Drexel Heights. You can expect to pay around $1,285 for rent here. T...

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Nova King

The good and bad of living in Drexel Heights

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 70--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,285/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a ...

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Joshua Hughes

Is Drexel Heights getting better or worse?

OK so I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.9%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Drexel Heights sits at 2,435.6 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are...

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Roy J.

Best kept secrets of Drexel Heights, AZ

I've been here for 8 years and The median home value here is around $233,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 27,636, Drexel Heights is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor ar...

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Allison Long

How is Drexel Heights for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $75,152, which feels about average for the area. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Allison Long

Career opportunities in Drexel Heights, AZ

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $75,152, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,285 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rus...

2 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Elena G.

Housing in Drexel Heights compared to Austin

First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? Any help is appreciated. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Zoe Diaz

Is Drexel Heights walkable?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Drexel Heights?

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Dylan Bailey

Most overrated things about Drexel Heights

Alright, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Drexel Heights sits at 2,435.6 per 100K. Household incomes average around $75,152 in Drexel Heights. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is su...

7 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Melanie Gonzalez

Is it worth buying in Drexel Heights?

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 16 years and What neighborhoods would you suggest?

0 replies 24 upvotes housing
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