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Ripon, CA vs Montrose, CO

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- The average commute for residents of Montrose is 9.1% shorter than it is for residents of Ripon.
- 50.0% more residents of Montrose work from home compared to residents of Ripon.
 Ripon, CAMontrose, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Ripon, CAMontrose, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)83.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock10.4%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ripon, CAMontrose, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.8.5%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock26.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.8.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock0.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.8%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock1.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.8%2.9%
Reviews for Ripon    6 Reviews

Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth,  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works  More

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Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in  More

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Reviews for Montrose    23 Reviews

I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose  More

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I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel  More

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Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a  More

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