Sacaton, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
2,999 Population 323/sq mi density
$102,700 Home Value $318,149 Zillow
$249 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sacaton, AZ

At a Glance

Home Value
$102,700
64% below
Zillow: $318,149
Median Rent
$249/mo
79% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
411% above
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.9%
55% above
32.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Sacaton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
36%
Rent
21%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
511%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sacaton a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sacaton is $102,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,149. Median rent is $249/month, with 9.0% 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 1989.

Education

3.1% of adults in Sacaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sacaton has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.

Data Overview

People

Population2,999
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$15,815
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

Home Value$102,700
Rent$249
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$318,149
Housing Units735
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity49.9%
Diabetes20.8%
Smoking32.3%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain7.9 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,297 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband70.1%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Sacaton was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.