Payson Arizona

Hi C.,
We lived in Payson back when my 19-year-old was born. (we're in Mesa now) My husband is a highway patrolman. I loved Payson and would move back if it weren't for work, price of homes and the distance from good doctors. Actually Payson has some really good doctors but, I have leukemia and see a doctor in San Diego. I loved Payson as it is warm in the summer but cools down so much at night. An evap cooler is all you need there. The winters are not very bad. Up on the rim is where it is really cold. Payson sits right at the edge of that. My husbands area was all the way on the rim though so for him it was VERY busy when it snowed and cold as well. So, the type of work you or your spouse does is important to look at too. Some do commute from up there. I think that would get really old though. The schools are very good. It lacks some in extra activities for kids. We traveled down to the valley for dance classes. The summer is awful for driving in town as so many "flat-landers" come up there. The only shopping is Walmart and Home depot. Groceries and gas cost more. Lots of CA people have moved there so I don't know if it took away from the little town feel. You can't get TV there without cable or satilite. They do have cell phone towers there now. So, I hope that helps some. Let us know if you relocate.
L.

Well I lived there for about 14 years and just moved back down here to phoenix about a year and a half ago and cant wait to get back to payson. I absolutely love it there. The weather is great, most of the people are very friendly. It is a great place to raise a family. I am actually headed up there today, I go up every two weeks to escape this heat. I dont know exactly what you would like to know about payson but if you want you can email me directly and I can answer your questions.

I grew up in Payson. I lived there for 11 years. I would love to share more info with you. Email me and I can give you my phone number. Have a great day!

Some friends of my family own a cabin in Payson and absolutely love it there. They go up about once a month to escape the heat because it's quite a bit cooler than Phx. I think they enjoy the change of scenery and a break from the city. The wife likes to read and the husband goes golfing. I don't know a whole lot about Payson but from what they've said, it sounds nice and relaxing.

Dear C.,

Payson is small,beautiful, surounded by woods, creeks, and camping grounds, the weather is cooler; BUT it is also surrounded by wildfires (all those trees), and it is VERY difficult to find a decent job there (been there, done that).

K.