Name: Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Living in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Ranks better than 63% of areas Follow

Population

55,463

Median Age

53.5 Years

Lake Havasu City Area Facts

Lake Havasu City has a Livability Score of 63_/100, which is considered average
Lake Havasu City crime rates are 31% lower than the Arizona average
Cost of living in Lake Havasu City is 10% higher than the Arizona average

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What do the locals think about Lake Havasu City?

59%

Family friendly

14%

Public transit is accessible

23%

Walkable to grocery stores

68%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

32%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

73%

A quiet area

55%

Sense of community

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Lake Havasu City Reviews

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Never In My Life 1 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 19, 2024) I would never live in this city and here is why. There is a certain seventeenth century or wild west kind of vibe here that is absolutely disgusting. Survival of the fittest, rudest and "tough guy" attitude along with dangerous road rage. I did not believe in sexism until I spent ...Read More some time here. These people are very far right wingers and they do not like outsiders. If you do not have a certain look about you be ready to be stared at or get rude treatment. The infrastructure is horrible here except in the nicer neighborhoods where the wealthier people live.
On the positive side you have the London Bridge and there are some nice people here. Read Less

a nightmare living in Havasu... 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 21, 2018) Came here about 2 years ago expecting to stay here the rest of my lifr. Now, can't wait to get out of here as soon as my lease is up. My wife has had extensive medical issues with neuropathy and trying to find specialists here that actually know something is IMPOSSIBLE. All the d ...Read More octors "feed" each other patients, all for money and no concern for the patient. We have reverted to using doctors in Las Vegas. Then, finding a person to do any kind of home repair is as bad. There are a few actual licensed contractors in the plumbing and a/c field that are good, DON'T use a handyman service, they are a handyman for a reason... The city billing system for water/sewer is a scam in itself. Your sewer rate is determined by water usage the previous winter months, OH WAIT, they forget to tell you that... If this town dries up and blows away, NO BIG LOSS... About 90% of the people driving here are too ignorant to know what a four-way stop sign is, or they are just so rude that they think they should go first, if they even stop. Most, but not quite all, of the locals are rude and arrogant and think they are "special" and deserve to be treated so. AGAIN, CAN'T WAIT TO LEAVE...... Read Less

Great Lake Community 4.5 rating By Audrey ( Apr 24, 2018) The lake is the big attraction. Having your own boat is grand, but if not, your friends and neighbors will gladly take you out on the lake in theirs. It is a busy little town, but you can also find some quiet, tranquil spots to live in the foothills. There is something here for ...Read More everyone, except good shopping, but then Las Vegas is only a 2.5 hour drive away. There you will find a plethora of shopping, shows and casinos. There is also a small casino across the lake; catch the 15 minute ferry ride over. Lake Havasu City is a little piece of paradise and I love living here. Read Less

Lake Havasu City: A Jewel in the Desert 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I lived in Lake Havasu City for over a year, and I think I can safely say that I had the time of my life. It has a reputation as a party city, and I guess that reputation is deserved, but it has much more to offer than a fun getaway locale for a spring break vacation. Admittedly, ...Read More that was the atmosphere that I was after when I first moved there, but that kind of lifestyle is only fun for so long.

In retrospect, the things that stand out to me the most are relatively simple, like getting a beer with my friends at the Mudshark Brewery, which has shockingly good food in addition to the expected (but appreciated) selection of beer on tap, or reading a book by the lake. It turns out that this place can be just as good for an easygoing, normal lifestyle as it is for an insane vacation hotspot. Housing prices are very reasonable, and there's almost always something to do. For better or worse, I was rarely bored.

I guess if there is any problem with it, it lies in it its isolation. Not that it's impossible to get anywhere; it isn't. It just isn't terribly convenient. Ironically, this was mostly an issue for me when tourists came into town. All of my favorite restaurants got crowded and loud. People were suddenly rude and entitled. I think I left for good because I felt that when push came to shove, everything was more for the visitors than it was for me, someone who had tentatively decided to settle down there and make a life. The summer heat didn't help.

It really is a heck of a good time, though. Read Less

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Great Lake Community 4.5 rating By Audrey ( Apr 24, 2018) The lake is the big attraction. Having your own boat is grand, but if not, your friends and neighbors will gladly take you out on the lake in theirs. It is a busy little town, but you can also find some quiet, tranquil spots to live in the foothills. There is something here for ...Read More everyone, except good shopping, but then Las Vegas is only a 2.5 hour drive away. There you will find a plethora of shopping, shows and casinos. There is also a small casino across the lake; catch the 15 minute ferry ride over. Lake Havasu City is a little piece of paradise and I love living here. Read Less

Lake Havasu City: A Jewel in the Desert 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I lived in Lake Havasu City for over a year, and I think I can safely say that I had the time of my life. It has a reputation as a party city, and I guess that reputation is deserved, but it has much more to offer than a fun getaway locale for a spring break vacation. Admittedly, ...Read More that was the atmosphere that I was after when I first moved there, but that kind of lifestyle is only fun for so long.

In retrospect, the things that stand out to me the most are relatively simple, like getting a beer with my friends at the Mudshark Brewery, which has shockingly good food in addition to the expected (but appreciated) selection of beer on tap, or reading a book by the lake. It turns out that this place can be just as good for an easygoing, normal lifestyle as it is for an insane vacation hotspot. Housing prices are very reasonable, and there's almost always something to do. For better or worse, I was rarely bored.

I guess if there is any problem with it, it lies in it its isolation. Not that it's impossible to get anywhere; it isn't. It just isn't terribly convenient. Ironically, this was mostly an issue for me when tourists came into town. All of my favorite restaurants got crowded and loud. People were suddenly rude and entitled. I think I left for good because I felt that when push came to shove, everything was more for the visitors than it was for me, someone who had tentatively decided to settle down there and make a life. The summer heat didn't help.

It really is a heck of a good time, though. Read Less

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