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Dana Point, CA vs Oro Valley, AZ

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Are people in Oro Valley older or younger than people in Dana Point?
- The Median Age in Oro Valley is 5.4 years older than in Dana Point.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oro Valley or Dana Point?
- Oro Valley housing costs are 65.0% less expensive than Dana Point housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oro Valley or Dana Point?
- The average commute for residents of Oro Valley is 0.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dana Point.

Things to do in Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

Things to do in Oro Valley?
Oro Valley, Arizona is located near Tucson making it perfect for those who look for thrill in Natural Bridge State Park Combined with some shopping spree at The Foothills Mall.

 Dana Point, CAOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,515329,725,481
 Median Income$111,132  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,359,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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Reviews for Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  More

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