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Surprise, AZ vs Carefree, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Carefree has been positive.
- Carefree has 0.6% more unemployment than Surprise.
- Carefree job growth has increased by 24.0% in the past 10 years.
 Surprise, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth47.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth27.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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