Life in Payson, Arizona, explained by people who’ve lived in Payson:
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Payson Favorites
What’s your favorite thing about living in Payson?
- Friendly people. (Paul, 5 months)
- The people. (Candy, 1 year)
- Small town. (Kim, 2 years)
- All the fun town events such as the Christmas light parade, summer concert series, etc. (Rachael, 6 years)
- The trees and mountains close by. (Jay, 12 years)
- The small community, and how everyone helps out when a family really needs help. (Lacee, 12 years)
- Small. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson Least Favorites
What’s your least favorite thing about living in Payson?
- Slow traffic. (Paul, 5 months)
- Weekend traffic. (Candy, 1 year)
- Lack of good restaurants. (Kim, 2 years)
- There is no endocrine doctor here! (Rachael, 6 years)
- The small town bully mentality I experienced as a kid. (Jay, 12 years)
- Obviously all of the drugs and robberies that have been happening. (Lacee, 12 years)
- Not much to do. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson Things To Do
What are fun things to do in Payson?
- Girl Scouts, park visits, forrest visits. (Paul, 5 months)
- Hike. (Candy, 1 year)
- Not much to do. (Kim, 2 years)
- Anything outdoors! Hike, camp, mountain biking, etc! (Rachael, 6 years)
- Fish, ride horses, motor bike. (Jay, 12 years)
- We love hiking, hunting, going to the creeks, all of the ranger trails and bowling!! (Lacee, 12 years)
- Bowling, movies, fishing, swimming at rivers/swim holes. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson’s Reputation
What’s Payson known for?
- Rodeo. (Paul, 5 months)
- Rodeo. (Candy, 1 year)
- The Rodeo. (Kim, 2 years)
- Rodeo. (Rachael, 6 years)
- Back in my day the Swiss village shops and Bakery. (Jay, 12 years)
- Summer camping and hunting. (Lacee, 12 years)
- Green Valley Park/Lake. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson Crime
What’s the crime like in Payson? (hot spot areas, etc.)
- Low, but beware no matter where you are! (Paul, 5 months)
- Low crime. (Candy, 1 year)
- Drugs!! (Kim, 2 years)
- Low. (Rachael, 6 years)
- I know on Airport my car was broken into twice. I hear about break-ins and drug busts almost weekly. (Lacee, 12 years)
- Not too bad. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson Advice
Any advice for people moving to Payson?
- Great place to live. (Paul, 5 months)
- Don’t…not enough housing for rentals. (Kim, 2 years)
- Have a job in advance! Don’t just move here and hope for the best! (Rachael, 6 years)
- Great area to visit but job market can be tough compared to cost effective living in the area. (Jay, 12 years)
- Always be kind, and keep your car doors locked. 😉 (Lacee, 12 years)
Payson Stories
Share an experience you’ve had in Payson (fun, crazy, dangerous, etc.).
- Being in APS Lights Parade with Girl Scouts. (Paul, 5 months)
- Taco Tuesdays. (Kim, 2 years)
- Camping up at Woods Canyon Lake. (Rachael, 6 years)
- Loved fishing at flowing springs as well as swimming as kids in the river. (Jay, 12 years)
- The first time I killed an elk was an amazing event in my life. I had my husband, father in law and brothers with me. It was so awesome! (Lacee, 12 years)
- 4th of July. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson’s Future
How do you think Payson will change over the next 10 years?
- More people. (Paul, 5 months)
- Not much. (Candy, 1 year)
- Probably have more donut shops or fast food places..sad. (Kim, 2 years)
- Hopefully get another schooling option. (Rachael, 6 years)
- I think we will definitely grow and become a lot bigger. (Lacee, 12 years)
- It will keep growing. (Tanya, 32 years)
Payson Facts
Any other interesting facts about Payson?
- All stores are close by. (Paul, 5 months)
- Wal-Mart is the hang out spot! 😉 (Rachael, 6 years)
- Tonto bridge is close and the Rim lakes are also not far away. (Jay, 12 years)
- Beautiful rivers. (Tanya, 32 years)