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Barstow, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 10.9% shorter than it is for residents of Barstow.
- 232.1% more residents of Arcata work from home compared to residents of Barstow.

Transportation
 Barstow, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Time291827
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 Commute Mode
 Barstow, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.2%56.3%73.2%
 Carpool10.5%8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%2.4%4.2%
 Bicycle0.3%3.0%0.5%
 Walk2.4%14.7%2.5%
 Work at Home3.9%13.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Barstow, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.6.0%3.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.23.7%21.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.6%24.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.6.2%18.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.6.8%15.1%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.0.8%4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.6%3.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.5%1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%0.4%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.17.4%2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.3%1.5%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.5.4%2.3%2.9%

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Reviews for Barstow    14 Reviews

Mike · 

The positive of Barstow- yes there is something positive that can be said about Barstow. At least it's not as bad as South Lake Tahoe. The only reason it gets 2 stars  More

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Over 6 years ago

Just a place to travel thru. Cheap alternative to LA suburbs, about 70 miles or Palm Springs. It is in high Mojave desert, hot in the summer, 100-110, can get down  More

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Be careful is all I can say. I moved there with the focus to buy a home the investor Cliff Unegbu AKA Clifford Unegbu will rip off as many people as he can and use  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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ZIPS IN BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA
92311 92347 92327
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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