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Ramona, CA vs Oro Valley, AZ

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Are people in Oro Valley older or younger than people in Ramona?
- The Median Age in Oro Valley is 15.7 years older than in Ramona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Oro Valley or Ramona?
- Oro Valley housing costs are 33.5% less expensive than Ramona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Oro Valley or Ramona?
- The average commute for residents of Oro Valley is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ramona.

Things to do in Ramona?
Ramona is an unincorporated community located in San Diego County, California near Julian at elevation 2267 feet. The town was founded as Ramona Townsite 1883 with population having topped 20 thousand people since last US Census taken 2010; became first residential district be legally established California leading up becoming incorporated municipality 1890 latterly transcended into prolific wine producing region greater San Diego during past two decades alongside its rich cultural heritage celebrated throughout central downtown area venue numerous events festivals held annually concurrently maintaining vibrant small-town feel daily life midst surrounding rolling hills creeks rivers framed mountainous backdrop linking together visitors locals alike .

Things to do in Oro Valley?
Oro Valley, Arizona is located near Tucson making it perfect for those who look for thrill in Natural Bridge State Park Combined with some shopping spree at The Foothills Mall.

 Ramona, CAOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,515329,725,481
 Median Income$82,079  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock53.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$716,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ramona    7 Reviews

Ok, Ramona is a small country town that has its history in Poultry and Cattle. Those days are long gone…….kinda. We still have lots of open spaces between living  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Ramona for 5 years and enjoyed it very much. The nights are quiet, not busy and it feels like you are way out from San Diego. Close to everywhere. The biggest  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice little town needs more stores. Traffic is horrible on weekends. To many horses as the stir around the create a dust bowl It's a dirty  More

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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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