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Carefree, AZ vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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- Household income in Arroyo Grande, is 23% less than it is in Carefree and is 24% above the National Average.
- Carefree unemployment rate is 6.1%.
- Arroyo Grande unemployment rate is 5.8%.
 Carefree, AZArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth45.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$83,205  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$90,405$69,021
 Family Median Income$122,854  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Carefree, AZArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.0%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K7.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock22.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K17.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock11.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Carefree, AZArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance27.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.5%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.5%1.2%
 Education, library10.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.9%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock7.2%13.1%
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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