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

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Gold Canyon or New River?
- Gold Canyon housing costs are 33.5% less expensive than New River housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 New River, AZGold Canyon, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,233329,725,481
 Median Income$110,257  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock66.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$696,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.3  Unlock26.38
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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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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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