I have a meeting in a week or so with someone to discuss a potential job which, if I accept, would require me to quickly relocate to the Phoenix area.

Would love to hear some thoughts from those who know the area well. The good, the bad, the ugly... (and, yes, I know there are some very bad areas -- that alone wouldn't deter, as I grew up in LA from age 12 and have more than a little common sense about avoiding the 'hood). Specifically interested in some of the nicer areas within a reasonable commute... housing prices... traffic congestion... property taxes... wages compared to other major metropolitan areas... crime level/impact in the nicer 'burbs... kids are in college, so I don't care about schools... whatever's useful.

I've spent very little time there, but quite a bit of time to the north up in the rim country. Many of the "plus" aspects (hunting opportunities... being politically sympatico... pro-gun laws, etc.) are a given.

All input appreciated.

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