At a Glance
Median Income
$66,545
$32,362 per capita
Home Value
$214,800
Zillow: $239,425
Median Rent
$909/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
811/100K
5,464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
14.7% smoking rate
How Globe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Globe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Globe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Globe residents earn a median household income of $66,545 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,362. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% 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 Globe is $214,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,425. Median rent is $909/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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Globe reports 811 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,464/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Globe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Globe has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population7,230
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,545
Per Capita$32,362
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,800
Rent$909
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$239,425
Housing Units3,483
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent811/100K
Property5,464/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation3,851 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Globe was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.