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Carefree, AZ vs Heath, TX

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- Household income in Heath, is 64% more than it is in Carefree and is 64% above the National Average.
- Carefree unemployment rate is 6.1%.
- Heath unemployment rate is 5.6%.
 Carefree, AZHeath, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth45.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$83,205  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$193,767$69,021
 Family Median Income$122,854  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Carefree, AZHeath, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock0.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K0.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock3.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.6%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock2.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K7.5%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K17.9%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock48.9%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Carefree, AZHeath, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance27.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock8.9%6.5%
 Community, social services0.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.2%1.2%
 Education, library10.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology8.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.8%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  Unlock5.6%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 Heath    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Heath is a beautiful place to live. Schools are excellent, low student to teacher ratio. The town is so upscale but at the same time still country. I am so comfortable  More

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Over 19 years ago

I was here 4/18/06. It is a nice area.Buffalo creek is a nice community if you have $$$. I'm from ca. WE are selling our house and moving here to get way more for our  More

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