I'm from the getos of mesa .and I gotta say.....I love AZ...

I lived all over the valley from the 90s to 2021. I loved the older areas of Chandler and Mesa. No HOAs, feels more established, houses dont all look the same. Ultimately, I left AZ to be in a cooler climate with 4 seasons, but if I ever had to live in AZ I would still gravitate toward the older more established east valley neighborhoods.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

I agree about older neighborhoods in Chandler and Mesa! There is something about them that feels much less "cookie cutter"

@SophisticatedDogCat

Жыл бұрын

Where did you move to?

What alot of people don't realize is that there are nice areas in Mesa!!!

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, Marie! There are so many beautiful neighborhoods beyond what I could share in this video

West Mesa born and raised.. Area of Main & Country Club.. 1st Ave between Extention & County Club It was off the chain in the 80s and 90s.. Way calmer now a days... Loved it....💪

Great honest assessment of the area. Thank you.

Mesa is difficult. Some areas are really bad, lot of violent crime i experienced, some areas are very nice. They could be just down the street from each others, check crime maps if moving here

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

yes! Neighborhoodscout.com breaks down specific blocks/neighborhoods pretty well

Dobson Ranch is awesome

@CourtneyinPhoenix

7 ай бұрын

It's amazing! The location is fantastic, the HOA is very reasonable considering the amenities offered, and there are a few fantastic bars/restaurants around the corner.

How safe is the Sloan Park Area.. Dartmouth Trace Condos? Is it a newer development. We would be commuting to Old Scottsdale.

I love The Valley of The Sun. Wintered here a couple of years... in Mesa. This is a great and accurate review of beautiful Mesa!

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Mesa really does have some incredible spots ❤

I still have multiple fliers from the early 1980's printed by various real estate firms stating that blacks were not welcome in Mesa. We bought down here in 1984. We're white but I kept those handouts because I was so shocked by them.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

11 ай бұрын

That's heartbreaking to hear....definitely a good reminder of why fair housing laws are so critical

Mesa is a good place.

I've lived in Mesa my whole life, i grew up on the east side that was technically nicer, new housing development, middle class families. Moved yo west mesa when i turned 18, i love this side of town! Yeah its definitely a little more ghetto but hey thats part of its charm lol I'm in the country club brown area just north of downtown. One thing i gotta say is on the west side here its more ghetto but i can leave stuff on my porch and no ine messes with it, when i lived in the nicer east side we were getting stuff stolen all the time. Either way just pointing out that crime statistics and neighborhoods don't always add up, great video! :)

@Gaudy_Santillan

3 ай бұрын

Loved living in West Mesa.. lots of memories

Awesome thank you so much video is great content is very very informing hoping to get back to Phoenix Arizona end of September. I am in New Jersey now and I also stayed in Arizona 2000 2021. Looking forward to 🙏👍🏽coming back to Phoenix Arizona love it looking for jobs a lot of opportunities. I just found one in Mesa East so that’s what caught my eye about your video.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Glad you're coming back! Lots of new job opportunities in the east valley

We've visited Mesa/Chandler PHX area 5 times in last few years and its impossible to get over having everything be concrete or brown gravel and NO WATER anywhere. No rcreeks, no lakes, no nothing - except for man made golf ponds and the dammed salt river. We've tried to like the place but its hard. For those of you that like the desert, I would recommend Chandler / Foothills area. For Mesa i like Red Mountain Ranch and the areas near Salt River parks are pretty nice.

When people leave May there no one around that’s a plus I live 1978 want school at kit Carson and Westwood high and came back a couple times I would not come for food maybe buffet

Great video, well delivered Thank you

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope it was helpful 😊

There is always a problem there if you are not Mormon, especially troublesome for children. And when you say it gets hot, you mean HOT - over 110 degrees many days of the summer. I lived there a while and hope I never see the place again.

@AbsyntheAndTears

Жыл бұрын

The heat eventually drove me out to the midwest. The summer felt like it was 6 months long in AZ.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

The heat is definitely one of the more challenging parts of living in Arizona. I personally prefer the heat over cloudy days or snow, but I know some feel differently. Mesa is a great place for many people but not for everyone :)

@WoodlandPoetry

Жыл бұрын

@@AbsyntheAndTears Just six months? 😂 I'd say that's a very conservative estimate. That awful place only had two seasons - summer and flu season.🔥🤒

@DavidKroff

Ай бұрын

Hope you love where you're at and never return.

Yes, more on restaurants in Mesa!

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Ok, I’ll get in the works ☺️

she’s overselling this HARD as someone who lives in mesa and grew up here-don’t move here. atleast if you’re not a mormon. people here are close minded, if you don’t hike or like the out doors you will be so fucking miserable in addition, you can’t even hike or go out side during summer. virtually no cheap attractions and life for your children will be even worse. our schools quality of life is getting worse and worse by the year ( they are safer however but not necessarily better) also it’s a hot spot for snow birds so expect life during the winter months to be over crowded. she only mentions north mesa in detail but if you can even afford to live there you would be better off buying a house in a better city. the biggest thing you need to consider is life during the summer months. she barely mentions this 😅. people general attitude is one of apathy and boredom. go to downtown and alta mesa neighborhoods,eat at a few places and you’ve basically experienced mesa. TLDR things look pretty and clean from the outside but once you get here you will be bored out of your mind.

Mesa is so Depressing! The whole Suburb or Whatever it is, is like one Big Trailer Park! So Concrete and Gloomy! Mesa Reminds me of 8 Mile in Detroit!

Mesa is beautiful

I’m moving from mesa apartment been shot up almost every other week and drop houses everywhere it’s not good for families to stay on country club and rio salado 😢

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that Johnny! There are definitely areas that are safer than others. I hope you can find a safer neighborhood!

I’ve been to Mesa before you were born, and I live in Louisiana

I remember in the early 60s when you had to be an LDS to get a job in Mesa.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

That’s wild! Do you still live in greater Phoenix?

@Bill-dj9hv

Жыл бұрын

@@CourtneyinPhoenix Moved out in 1962.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@Bill-dj9hv Mesa has definitely grown a lot since 1962! almost 1/2 million people now!

Great vid, thanks

@CourtneyinPhoenix

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear Adam!

Are there any homeless encampments in Mesa like there is in Phoenix?

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

There are pockets of Mesa that do have homeless residents but I haven't come across any encampments like Phoenix or Glendale

Any thoughts on the Alta Mesa area? Seems more on the north side and closer to the 202

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, more on the northeast side of Mesa. I personally like this area! This general area is somewhat eclectic. You'll see some newer construction and then some pockets of older homes as well. According to sites like "crimegrade.org" and "neighborhoodscout", this area is definitely on the safer side. But I always recommend people drive or walk around just to make sure they like the area ☺

@davisholman8149

Жыл бұрын

I own three homes in Las Sendas planned community. My daughter is building in Eastmark - which is the #1 planned community in the. USA!!! There are upscale areas in Mesa - with views that tbh, Scottsdale cannot come close to having.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@davisholman8149 I agree! Las Sendas is incredible. Particularly during a sunset ☺

One reason you should run away from Phoenix & surrounding areas is inflation. Phoenix, Dallas & Atlanta having a worst inflation in the country.

@lynwill9946

2 ай бұрын

There’s inflation everywhere in small towns and large cities. There’s inflation in south America, Europe and Africa. I recently returned from those areas and the grocery prices are similar to the ones in the United States.

Mesa is nice enough. Scottsdale is nicer of course but both of them are to expensive for a lot of people. The western suburbs are more affordable and nice too.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I know several people who moved to Buckeye area for affordability! The east valley is fantastic but comes with a price tag. Which is a reason why many are moving further out (I.e. San Tan)

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@Caddo_Art Fountain Hills is actually quite a competitive housing market right now (5th highest market index for Phoenix metro). Anthem isn't quite as competitive but we're expecting quite a bit of growth out that direction. Particularly with TSMC starting operations in 2024. As far as safety, both of these areas have low crime rates according to sites like neighborhoodscout.com and crimegrade.org

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@Caddo_Art I do too! It’s so beautiful up there

❤❤❤Thank you ❤❤❤

There is also a dental and medical school in Mesa on Recker and Baseline.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Yes! A.T. Still University! My husband went there for PT school 😀

@rosebaby808

Жыл бұрын

@@CourtneyinPhoenix I went there for dental school! :)

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@rosebaby808 aww nice! When did you graduate?

@rosebaby808

11 ай бұрын

@CourtneyinPhoenix It was such a great school. I graduated in 2008. I remember the dean braging by our 4th year the YMCA would be ready for the students to enjoy. Meanwhile, it took three or four years after we graduated before that YMCA even began to be built. 😆 When did your hubby graduate?

@CourtneyinPhoenix

11 ай бұрын

@@rosebaby808 He graduated in 2018! I'm pretty sure the YMCA was like brand new when he started in 2015 😂

Love the info! What is your opinion? Obviously, there are pros and cons for every area, but we would love to hear your personal opinions

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

Overall, Mesa has a lot of variety! And depending on what you want, certain areas may not be ideal while others could be perfect. I personally love Mesa and see a lot of potential in this city 😊

Mesa is not a suburb of Phoenix!

What about migration? A lot of Hispanic people? Crime ?

I'm 35 and looking to relocate to that area. I'm active, love the outdoors and prefer a more vibrant atmosphere. any suggestions?

@CourtneyinPhoenix

11 ай бұрын

Hey Brian! Are you looking for an area with more of a downtown feel? Or more just good energy? And are there any particular outdoor activities you like to pursue?

@BC09a1

11 ай бұрын

@@CourtneyinPhoenix either or to be honest. an active community. I enjoy gyms, running outside and basketball mostly. thank you!

@CourtneyinPhoenix

11 ай бұрын

@@BC09a1 As for more downtown/urban areas, downtown/central Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, and Tempe (north side by campus) are probably the most energetic/younger areas. Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa all have downtown areas as well with good energy! I would say historically these 3 areas were more suburban/family oriented. However, Chandler and Gilbert are definitely more up and coming making it more attractive for younger people in general. As for outdoor activities, even if you're downtown, you can access some sort of a trail system within 20-25 minutes pretty much anywhere in the city. There are plenty of gyms pretty much all across the valley too. However, some of the larger, swankier gyms are going to be in Scottsdale and central Phoenix. Phoenix is such a large area and varies so much! So it really just depends what you're looking for specifically! Feel free to email me if you have further questions 😀

As someone who has live in Az for the past 18 years and i came to Az when I was still a kid from California and I live in bad areas here in Az like south phx and west phx and Laveen. I always heard this about Mesa is a good place depending we’re you stay in the area with that I agree. I live in Peoria now and honestly thing I love about Mesa is the food I’m Mexican but Mesa and Tempe and chandler and downtown phx and east phx have all the best food. Mesa and chandler alone have the best Asian food scene in all of Az. That’s were the Asian district is at in Mesa and I love the food there and Mesa has this feeling of a city ready to boom 💥 and become the next big thing I’m the food scene the same with chandler they just have so much now. The great thing about it is it’s connected to Tempe and Scottsdale and chandler.

@CourtneyinPhoenix

10 ай бұрын

yes!!! Couldn't agree more! The video I actually posted today I mentioned Mesa having the best food scene. Some of the restaurants may not be as "trendy" as Scottsdale or central Phoenix, but you're not finding a better empanada or dumpling than Mesa IMHO Really appreciate you sharing!

Thank you for this! We're planning to relocate and looking around for apartments. What are your thoughts on Parkwood Ranch area? Is it safe?

@CourtneyinPhoenix

Жыл бұрын

The crime stats directly in Parkwood Ranch are relatively low compared to other parts of Mesa. I will say this general area (north of 60/east of 202) is kind of eclectic. It's a mix of families/retirees, apartments/homes/mobile homes. And with that, the crime rates can change block to block. The following link will break down the crime rates in more specific areas: www.neighborhoodscout.com/az/mesa/crime Hope that helps!

@sndvls

Жыл бұрын

It's safe

@Alexys808

Жыл бұрын

@@CourtneyinPhoenix Thank you!

@Alexys808

Жыл бұрын

@@sndvls Thank you!

@katm865

5 ай бұрын

How is the Sloan Park area? Dartmouth Trace Condos

I live in Scottsdale Mesa Peasants LOL! Just Joking, LOL!

Mesa is the armpit of the Valley

Do the new area's of mesa have HOA'S for like buying a house or for apartments

Arizona in general just flat sucks...