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Barstow, CA vs Blythe, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Blythe is 13.2% shorter than it is for residents of Barstow.
- 5.3% fewer residents of Blythe work from home compared to residents of Barstow.
 Barstow, CABlythe, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1627
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 Commute Mode
 Barstow, CABlythe, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk2.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.7%9.7%
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 Barstow, CABlythe, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.6.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock34.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock9.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.6.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.9.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
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 7 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 Blythe    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My husband and I lived in Blythe for 5 years...we left in 2003. We could only take 5 yrs. there. It is in southern CA...but don't be fooled....it is extremely  More

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Blythe has much to offer those looking for a good time in the sun, on the water or in the sand. With the Colorado River bordering Blythe's east limits and many off-raod  More

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Over 18 years ago

The town has only one Hospital and a very small group of Physicians that are privileged there. The hospital has had to close Surgery and OB due to a supposed boycott by  More

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