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Central Heights-Midland City, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,678 Population 1,380/sq mi density
$75,347 Median Income $25,196 per capita
$123,400 Home Value $131,412 Zillow
$1,264 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 4,085 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,347 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $1,264/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Central Heights-Midland City, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,347
0% below
$25,196 per capita
Home Value
$123,400
56% below
Zillow: $131,412
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
9% above
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
280/100K
26% below
4,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Central Heights-Midland City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Central Heights-Midland City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
44%
Rent
109%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central Heights-Midland City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Central Heights-Midland City residents earn a median household income of $75,347 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,196. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central Heights-Midland City is $123,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,412. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 19.2% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Central Heights-Midland City reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,085/100K.

Education

4.3% of adults in Central Heights-Midland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central Heights-Midland City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,678
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,380/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,347
Per Capita$25,196
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,400
Rent$1,264
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$131,412
Housing Units1,199
Rent Burden19.2%

Crime

F
Violent280/100K
Property4,085/100K

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,501 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Central Heights-Midland City was built in 1976.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.