2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Oro Valley, AZ vs Carefree, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Carefree is 9.4% longer than it is for residents of Oro Valley.
- 129.8% more residents of Carefree work from home compared to residents of Oro Valley.
 Oro Valley, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
 space
 Commute Mode
 Oro Valley, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock33.9%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Oro Valley, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock14.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock0.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.8.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock13.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock9.0%2.9%
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oro Valley

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

   |    Reply

Over 9 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

   |    Reply

Over 16 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carefree


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.