Drexel Heights, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
27,636 Population 1,437/sq mi density
$75,152 Median Income $28,446 per capita
$233,300 Home Value $212,452 Zillow
$1,285 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$75,152 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$233,300 home value, $1,285/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Drexel Heights, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,152
0% below
$28,446 per capita
Home Value
$233,300
17% below
Zillow: $212,452
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
10% above
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Drexel Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
83%
Rent
110%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Drexel Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Drexel Heights residents earn a median household income of $75,152 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,446. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Drexel Heights is $233,300 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,452. Median rent is $1,285/month, with 32.8% 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 1985.

Education

17.0% of adults in Drexel Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Drexel Heights has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.

Data Overview

People

Population27,636
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,437/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,152
Per Capita$28,446
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,300
Rent$1,285
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$212,452
Housing Units10,561
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI56 (Moderate)
Elevation2,653 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations183
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Drexel Heights was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.