Housing market in Phoenix right now

Hannah Mitchell Apr 4, 2026

Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.

I've been here 6 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Feel free to reach out with questions..

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Ruby Ruiz Apr 8, 2026

underrated comment

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Nova Apr 9, 2026

The food scene here is average. Tons of great Asian places. it exceeded my expectations.

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Reagan C. Apr 9, 2026

literally same

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Gabriella E. Mar 29, 2026

Bought a house here in 2018 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up a bit since then.

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Madelyn Myers Apr 4, 2026

yeah no that's not right

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real_isaac91 Mar 26, 2026

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in South. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in engineering. If you're in legal you might struggle.

People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Thai.

Happy to answer more specific questions..

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Ethan Allen Mar 28, 2026

bump

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Victoria Campbell Apr 9, 2026

Moved here last year, no regrets.

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Christian Jones Apr 10, 2026

Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.

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Frances M. Apr 11, 2026

Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. No regrets on my end..

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Ariana Mar 30, 2026

I work in construction here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is average. It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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Jose Wright Apr 11, 2026

I've lived in Uptown for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong job market in several industries
- The public transit scene is surprisingly good

The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. Hope this helps!.

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