Why Are People Leaving Arizona?

10 Reasons why people should NOT move to Phoenix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8oY7MeS2b8

I bought my 1st home at 21 for 87k sold for 197k, 2nd home 170k and sold for 320k, 3rd 300k and sold for 589k and buyers paid all closing costs expenses etc... It is possible and very lucrative as long as all steps and details are followed.

Some people are just not happy, no matter where they move to.

As a 3rd generation Californian, I sympathize with your pain. Turns out that when enormous amounts of people migrate to an area, it screws everything up.

I've lived in AZ my whole life (almost 29), and for the longest time didn't think I would want to leave. All of my friends are here, it has beautiful scenery, a lot of recreation potential, no natural disasters, etc. Yeah, the summers suck, but I got used to that a long time ago. I have realized I need a change in pace and my wife and I (with kid on the way) are trying to move to the east coast to be around family. However, what should have been a more gradual transition has become an immediate desire to vacate. It has become far too crowded. Rising house prices and "luxury" apartments going up on every corner are making it way too unaffordable, even on a combined 6-figure income. The California drivers are mixing in with the already bad Arizona drivers and I have been in far too many close call accidents because of it. Places and activities that helped AZ feel unique have quickly become muddled with way more tourists or new residents, making it increasingly difficult to enjoy a weekend outing. This isn't the place I used to love anymore. It's just an extension of California.

I lived in Phoenix. People go from their air conditioned houses to their air conditioned cars to their air conditioned places of work, to their air conditioned malls and restaurants....and then brag about how nice the weather is. I agree with you. People relocate and think that their problems will magically disappear...but tho old unfixed problems have a way of coming back.

I've lived all over Arizona since 1991. I love the heat and I love nature. But the insane numbers of people moving here on the daily has caused overcrowding, traffic, and a serious lack of affordable housing. I wish we would've regulated vacation rentals when we had the chance. It breaks my heart to see how much my home has changed in the last few years.

I’m second generation Arizona! My grandchildren are 3rd and now great grandchildren are 4th generation natives. This state has grown in population rapidly since my parents were born, and my problem with this is twofold. Arizona has lost so much farmland to homes and businesses, and the biggest is the water supply. I was born and raised in northern Arizona.

As a Ohioan, I never really looked at our brutally cold winters as a “friend” until I saw your show. If that keeps too many folks from moving here, I’m all for it. Thank you Arizona.

I lived in Arizona for over 60 years and moved to Missouri last year. The cost of living became insane.

I moved here from Anchorage, AK with my husband, and our 11 month old baby. My husband works for UPS 10 -12 hours shift 6 days a week during this crazy heat. He doesn't complain about it because that's not going to change anything. Plus every place has its pros and cons. So far we are extremely happy and the people are very nice. Alaska is a beautiful state, but the long dark winters was hard specially now that we have a baby.

I sure am glad you report or the larger metro cities!! I live in Arizona and I love it!! Keep focusing on metro and look the other way when speaking of smaller towns! Don't want my area getting any bigger than it already is!

You bring up such great points! Especially about not fixing the root cause of a problem from where you were and thinking AZ is going to solve all your issues. Also, for me, if your family and friends are not here, it makes it difficult to live here permanently. Thanks for your input. You are definitely pro-Arizona and so am I.

Moving here from Oklahoma 10 years ago, everyday seems like living in a beautiful resort town. No shitty freezing winters, no old moldy smelly weathered buildings everywhere, no pollen/grass induced allergy problems, no tornados, clean roadways, no constant cow shit smell, no labyrinth maze roads, very few creepy crawlies, etc. - The summer heat sucks, but I don’t work an outdoor labor job anymore so it doesn’t phase me. There’s a night and day difference on how well Phoenix takes care of it’s roadway appearance and general landscape upkeep compared to many Midwest cities. I think it takes living in another shitty state to truly appreciate how beautiful Arizona is and how good people have it here.

I am from California and I find the people of AZ to be absolutely AWESOME! I think AZ is so beautiful, even more beautiful than CA! I am having the difficulty with the summer heat, but we can always move up in AZ where it is not as hot as Mesa. We did follow our sons and grand kids, but CA was to oppressive to stay living there. We are too conservative for CA. I love AZ!

Home since 1970 It has been heartbreaking to see my city become what it has become.

I agree about the heat. Although, I like the growth, I grew up remembering how limited (sometimes boring)AZ was. Now our arts 🎭 and concerts are so much more abundant. The new restaurants, venues, and things to do, are way better than the past. The cost of living spike is a bit ridiculous, and there is no solid plan to help regular people, afford housing. There are lower priced areas in the country, but they are often much slower paced, and lack strong infrastructure, road and freeway wise. Everything has a trade off. Anyone who can be a snowbird, definitely wins here.

I moved here from NY and I love the Heat. Do not miss the shoveling and shivering and the high humidity in the summer.

We lived in AZ since the 1978, it was a very nice place for family to live. People were friendly , respectful, neighborly and safe. Now, we have people coming from places and they bring their attitude and forget why they move to AZ. The alter our way of life. Hope the heat will return them to where they come.

I left due to horrible traffic, it was nice and then exploded with people and getting around was miserable. The second reason I left was cost of living, things are out of control due to CA people moving in and killing the market, homes that sold for 250 now 575 or more, its a joke if you want to get a new place. The third reason I left is lack of land, you cannot get a yard on a new home, you get a small patio and your neighbor is like 5 feet away. Lastly I left due to poor govt, our state was just upside down and arguing and things went nowhere.