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Carefree, AZ vs Surprise, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Surprise is 6.4% shorter than it is for residents of Carefree.
- 65.8% fewer residents of Surprise work from home compared to residents of Carefree.
 Carefree, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3027
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 Commute Mode
 Carefree, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.0%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.4%0.5%
 Walk0.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock11.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Carefree, AZSurprise, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.9%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.14.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.3%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock10.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.0.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.6%2.9%
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 10 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 17 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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 12 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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