At a Glance
Median Income
$54,519
$30,807 per capita
Home Value
$219,400
Zillow: $272,307
Median Rent
$973/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
500/100K
2,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Arizona City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arizona City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arizona City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arizona City residents earn a median household income of $54,519 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,807. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arizona City is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,307. Median rent is $973/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Arizona City reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,929/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Arizona City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arizona City has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population8,681
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,416/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,519
Per Capita$30,807
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$219,400
Rent$973
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$272,307
Housing Units4,567
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent500/100K
Property2,929/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,506 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Arizona City was founded in 1959.
The median home in Arizona City was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.