Cactus Forest, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
509 Population 186/sq mi density
$68,854 Median Income $35,371 per capita
$141,500 Home Value $333,016 Zillow
$870 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,854 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,500 home value, $870/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cactus Forest, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,854
8% below
$35,371 per capita
Home Value
$141,500
50% below
Zillow: $333,016
Median Rent
$870/mo
25% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Cactus Forest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cactus Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
50%
Rent
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cactus Forest a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cactus Forest residents earn a median household income of $68,854 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,371. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Cactus Forest is $141,500 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,016. Median rent is $870/month, with 17.5% 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 1990.

Education

15.5% of adults in Cactus Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cactus Forest has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.

Data Overview

People

Population509
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,854
Per Capita$35,371
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,500
Rent$870
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$333,016
Housing Units368
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,823 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute53 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Cactus Forest was built in 1990.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
44.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.