Scottsdale: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 74Commenters who live or have lived in Scottsdale are largely fond of it, praising its desert setting, weather, and amenities, with caveats about summer heat, cost, and rapid change.
- desert scenery and sunny weather
- walkable shopping, dining, and nightlife
- safety and livability
- architecture and desert oasis vibe
- extreme summer heat
- growth and loss of old-town character
- cost of living
- tourist-focused hype in some videos
- Commenters who have lived there for years still love it.
- Summer heat takes a long time to adjust to.
- South Scottsdale is more affordable and still livable.
- Growth has changed the city, but it remains appealing.
- Some find the city's reputation overhyped in promotional content.
Read from 5 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Scottsdale Arizona City Tour
Living in Arizona Now · 114K views · 2020
What viewers said
“Watching from Sweden. Have visited Arizona five times and it has been the best vacations that i ever had. Love Scottsdale Love Arizona.”
♥ 77 likes
“Even the ignored and more blue collar South Scottsdsle is quite livable.”
♥ 14 likes
“Watching from Daytona Beach, Florida but near Ormond Beach. Lived in Arizona for 29 years. Miss the dry climate, blue sky and sunny days. Love Scottsdale!”
♥ 4 likes
“Scottsdale is such a desert oasis and you really embodied it with that majestic music! Can’t wait to experience it! 23 days till we hit the road to Arizona from Texas! 🌵⛰”
♥ 22 likes
“Lived in McCormick Ranch now for 15yrs. Ride our bikes all directions and see new neighborhoods and beautiful backdrops daily. Absolutely never get tired of the architecture, landscape and sunny days. Two years to adapt to hot summers, but ”
♥ 12 likes
“Watching from Auckland, New Zealand. I lived in Scottsdale way back in 1998/99 and am looking to eventually move back in the next couple years.”
♥ 13 likes
“Watching from central Scottsdale .. just moved here on Tuesday from Washington, DC. I love it here...I’ve been watching your videos for the past 6 months or so and you inspired me to move here. Thank you!”
♥ 40 likes
“Watching from Cleveland, TN. We're moving back to my hometown of Scottsdale in about 2 weeks! I grew up there from age 6 months until after high school. Lived around the East Valley over the years, and moved to TN at age 49. Now, after 18 y”
“Just moved to AZ from Dallas,TX. Have had a condo in Pinetop for many years and just bought another one in Scottsdale. So we feel we have the best of both worlds since we can keep cool in Pinetop in the summer and enjoy the mild winters in ”
♥ 3 likes
“We moved to Scottsdale three years ago (my work relocation) and love it. Fun game: drive around Shea blvd, look at all of the customized license plates and try to gusss what they mean.”
♥ 2 likes
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