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Safford, AZ vs New River, AZ

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Are people in New River older or younger than people in Safford?
- The Median Age in New River is 17.2 years older than in Safford.

Are housing costs cheaper in New River or Safford?
- New River housing costs are 193.6% more expensive than Safford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New River or Safford?
- The average commute for residents of New River is 18.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Safford.

Things to do in Safford?
Safford is an incorporated city located in Graham County, Arizona featuring plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Discovery Park Museum which is suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus Roper Lake State Park has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine greatfor any budget during their stay here!

Things to do in New River?
New River is an unincorporated community near Phoenix full of rugged desert terrain ideal for mountain biking while providing diverse wildlife habitats that make it a great spot for birdwatching plus opportunities to cool down during hot summer days by visiting one of its many swimming holes.

 Safford, AZNew River, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,731329,725,481
 Median Income$53,503  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Safford    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The newest percentage of unemployment in Graham County is 8.6 percent in mid-2012 , which is down quite a bit from 11.3 in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Safford and Graham county have only 2 seasons, summer and not summer. Too hot from june 1st through september. Allergies are a problem in this area due to dirty air and  More

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Our teachers are overwhelmed and most classes that I am aware of have at least 23 or more students. Some class sizes are reported to be above 30 per teacher. Our town  More

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Reviews for New River    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and RealtorĀ® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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