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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Gold Canyon, AZ vs New River, AZ

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Are people in New River older or younger than people in Gold Canyon?
- The Median Age in New River is 17.4 years younger than in Gold Canyon.

Are housing costs cheaper in New River or Gold Canyon?
- New River housing costs are 50.4% more expensive than Gold Canyon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New River or Gold Canyon?
- The average commute for residents of New River is 1.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Gold Canyon.

Things to do in Gold Canyon?
Gold Canyon, AZ is a delightful village east of Phoenix home to plenty of remarkable places such as Apache Leap Mountain exhibiting extraordinary views or Lost Dutchman State Park providing fun rides and tour opportunities; folks can also join in the amazing Gold Canyon Arts & Crafts Festival showcasing culture with food and games each November.

Things to do in New River?
New River is an unincorporated community near Phoenix full of rugged desert terrain ideal for mountain biking while providing diverse wildlife habitats that make it a great spot for birdwatching plus opportunities to cool down during hot summer days by visiting one of its many swimming holes.

 Gold Canyon, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,731329,725,481
 Median Income$77,580  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$462,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.56  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Gold Canyon    2 Reviews
Debra · Gold Canyon, AZ
Resort Views and Lifestyle 35 Min. from Sky Harbor
Over 7 years ago

If you are looking for a resort like place to live and like being away from big city life but still enjoy being close enough to everything you need this is your place.   More

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Monika · Gold Canyon, AZ
Beautiful Gold Canyon
Over 8 years ago

Gold Canyon (sometimes incorrectly called Gold Camp) is a beautiful upscale community in Pinal County next to the Superstition Mountain Wilderness, which offers many  More

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Reviews for New River    3 Reviews
Renee · New River, AZ
Clean air
Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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LizDobbins  · New River, AZ
New River is a Beautiful Place to Live
Over 9 years ago

As New River resident and Realtor® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Glenn · Dania, FL
safe neighborhood
Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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