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Julia Jones best-worst

Unpopular opinion about Queen Creek

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,176/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?
12 upvotes

9 Replies

Kinsley Green
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is outdoor recreation. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
40 upvotes
Nicholas H.
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in West area are challenging. Kids love it here.
20 upvotes
Emilia Sanchez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
20 upvotes
Adeline Davis
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The safety is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
19 upvotes
Olivia Mendoza
lol so true
18 upvotes
Nicholas Green
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Feel free to reach out with questions..
18 upvotes
John Taylor
honestly same experience here
16 upvotes
Cora B.
big facts right here
13 upvotes
Henry
literally same
1 upvotes
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