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Payson, AZ vs San Dimas, CA

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Are people in San Dimas older or younger than people in Payson?
- The Median Age in San Dimas is 16.5 years younger than in Payson.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Dimas or Payson?
- San Dimas housing costs are 94.6% more expensive than Payson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Dimas or Payson?
- The average commute for residents of San Dimas is 14.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Payson.

Things to do in Payson?
Payson, AZ is an incorporated town located in Gila County with a population of around fifteen thousand people. Payson offers plenty of outdoor activities perfect for anyone looking to explore nature through hiking trails or fishing at the local rodeo pond! Additionally there are many stores, eateries, and entertainment spots available offering its community something fun to do all year round.

Things to do in San Dimas?
San Dimas CA lies at the base of San Gabriel Mountain offering easy access to the Angeles National Forest while still providing city amenities like local shopping options.

 Payson, AZSan Dimas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,775329,725,481
 Median Income$58,109  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$400,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.73  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for San Dimas    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The Jefferson's have Guts & we love our city even from a distance it's still close to our hearts! Peace, Love, & Light!  More

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Over 11 years ago

You probably are aware of how bad the drought is in Southern CA. Last year we only received 3 inches of rain. This is more like Texas than Southern CA. It looks like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lori I'm assuming you could not afford the VIA VERDE neighborhood of San Dimas. I just moved into VIA VERDE and it is so peaceful! I love it! I have a beautiful green  More

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