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Avondale, AZ vs Sierra Vista, AZ

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Highlights
Are people in Sierra Vista older or younger than people in Avondale?
- The Median Age in Sierra Vista is 6.1 years older than in Avondale.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sierra Vista or Avondale?
- Sierra Vista housing costs are 29.8% less expensive than Avondale housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sierra Vista or Avondale?
- The average commute for residents of Sierra Vista is 10.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Avondale.

Things to do in Avondale?
Avondale, Arizona sits on the outskirts of Phoenix offering many outdoor recreational venues such as Estrella Mountain Park or Wildlife World Zoo.

Things to do in Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

 Avondale, AZSierra Vista, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,944329,725,481
 Median Income$69,241  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$372,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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Reviews for Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 3 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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