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Wenatchee, WA vs New River, AZ

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Are people in New River older or younger than people in Wenatchee?
- The Median Age in New River is 13.8 years older than in Wenatchee.

Are housing costs cheaper in New River or Wenatchee?
- New River housing costs are 64.1% more expensive than Wenatchee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New River or Wenatchee?
- The average commute for residents of New River is 16.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wenatchee.

Things to do in Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

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.

 Wenatchee, WANew River, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,731329,725,481
 Median Income$60,285  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4938.4
 Avg. Home Price$424,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  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

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