At a Glance
Median Income
$34,056
$20,171 per capita
Home Value
$164,600
Zillow: $421,071
Median Rent
$925/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
110/100K
1,679/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Circle City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Circle City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Circle City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Circle City residents earn a median household income of $34,056 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,171. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Circle City is $164,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,071. Median rent is $925/month, with 29.6% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Circle City reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,679/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Circle City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Circle City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population857
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,765/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,056
Per Capita$20,171
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$164,600
Rent$925
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$421,071
Housing Units324
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent110/100K
Property1,679/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,864 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute42 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Circle City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
42.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.