Arizona · Metropolitan Area
Cactus Forest is a small town in Arizona with a population of 509. Residents earn $68,854 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cactus Forest receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Cactus Forest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cactus Forest is $68,854, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 53 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cactus Forest is $141,500, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Cactus Forest has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,854 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,371 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,118 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,681 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,085 |
| County GDP | $16,272M |
| Restaurants | 424 |
| Healthcare | 620 |
| Retail | 539 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,956 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
| Commute Time | 53.1 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
| Census Median | $141,500 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $474,000 |
| Median List Price | $474,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,053 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,158 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,956 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,285/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 620 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 79 |
| FEMA Disasters | 546 |
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.0 inches |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,823 ft (556 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9578°N, 111.3169°W |
| County FIPS | 04021 |
Winner: Republican by 22.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.62 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 620 |
| Restaurants | 424 |
| Retail Stores | 539 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 79 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 546 |
| Avg Commute | 53.1 min |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |