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tucsonnative2026
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The good and bad of living in Wilmington Island
Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Wilmington Island sits at 115.7 per 100K.
10 upvotes
7 Replies
Reagan Johnson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 47, moved here 10 years ago from Portland. I've lived in Uptown and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Close to major attractions
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The pet-friendliness situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for singles. decent vibes, walkable.
- South: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 47, moved here 10 years ago from Portland. I've lived in Uptown and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Close to major attractions
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The pet-friendliness situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for singles. decent vibes, walkable.
- South: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $80K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
39 upvotes
Lily Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 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 4-bed in Sunset. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in government. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in government. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
23 upvotes
Everly Diaz
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The walkability is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
18 upvotes
Kinsley Diaz
hard disagree but ok
12 upvotes
Lydia Ruiz
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much competitive but now it's pretty good.
10 upvotes
Evelyn Green
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
6 upvotes
chill_connor1
I'm a social worker and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
0 upvotes