Picture Rocks, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
9,665 Population 136/sq mi density
$59,745 Median Income $30,004 per capita
$181,200 Home Value $432,818 Zillow
$1,301 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,745 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,200 home value, $1,301/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Picture Rocks, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,745
20% below
$30,004 per capita
Home Value
$181,200
36% below
Zillow: $432,818
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
12% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Picture Rocks Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
64%
Rent
112%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Picture Rocks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Picture Rocks residents earn a median household income of $59,745 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,004. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% 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 Picture Rocks is $181,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,818. Median rent is $1,301/month, with 25.0% 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.

Education

12.1% of adults in Picture Rocks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Picture Rocks has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.

Data Overview

People

Population9,665
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,745
Per Capita$30,004
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,200
Rent$1,301
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$432,818
Housing Units4,016
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI56 (Moderate)
Elevation2,097 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Picture Rocks was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.