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Joshua Tree, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 12.4% shorter than it is for residents of Joshua Tree.
- 34.2% fewer residents of Arcata work from home compared to residents of Joshua Tree.
 Joshua Tree, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Joshua Tree, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)66.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock3.0%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.1%9.7%
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 Joshua Tree, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock21.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.4%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.5.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Joshua Tree    3 Reviews

1973 - 1987 Like any small town certain families have more pull. This was the case for what seem to even narrow more down to schools like Salazar & Dubose. It seemed  More

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went to crossroads, a local restaurant in town, and ran across some folks who are relocating to joshua tree from south carolina. they were in town to go to the art  More

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Just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the low desert, and is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. The city itself it tiny,  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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