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Oro Valley, AZ vs Catalina, AZ

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- The average commute for residents of Catalina is 4.5% longer than it is for residents of Oro Valley.
- 30.3% fewer residents of Catalina work from home compared to residents of Oro Valley.
 Oro Valley, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3127
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 Oro Valley, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock15.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.3%9.7%
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 Oro Valley, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock7.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.13.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.8.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.7%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.7%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

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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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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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