Saddlebrooke, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

Saddlebrooke is a small city in Arizona with a population of 12,616. Residents earn $90,888 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12,616 Population 264/sq mi density
$90,888 Median Income $61,513 per capita
$471,700 Home Value
$2,645 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,888 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$471,700 home value, $2,645/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,888
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $471,700
67% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.0%
54% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,645
127% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Saddlebrooke Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,616
Median Age71.6 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,888
Per Capita$61,513
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$16,272M
Commute36 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$471,700
Rent$2,645
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.9%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation3,677 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.0%
High School+99.4%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Libraries19

Is Saddlebrooke a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saddlebrooke receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Saddlebrooke stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saddlebrooke is $90,888, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saddlebrooke is $471,700, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,645 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Saddlebrooke is a highly educated community — 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Saddlebrooke enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Saddlebrooke has a population of 12,616 with a density of 264 people per square mile. The median age is 71.6 years, 84% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

12,616
Total Population
264
People / sq mi
71.6yrs
Median Age
84% above US avg
47.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Saddlebrooke vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Saddlebrooke vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saddlebrooke is $90,888, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Saddlebrooke vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,888
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,513
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
IRS Avg AGI$66,681

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,085
County GDP$16,272M

Business (County)

Restaurants424
Healthcare620
Retail539
Manufacturing136

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,956
16% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Work from Home33.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saddlebrooke is $471,700, 67% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,645 (127% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$471,700
67% above US avg
Median List Price$517,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$517,500
$/Sq Ft$240
Homes Sold41
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops27.4%
Inventory226

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,645
127% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,043

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,053
1 Bedroom$1,151
2 Bedrooms$1,419
3 Bedrooms$1,889
4 Bedrooms$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,956
16% below US avg
Effective Rate0.63%
In Saddlebrooke, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.9% report depression. 16.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Saddlebrooke vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity16.3%
Depression20.9%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress10.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access63.0%
Healthcare Facilities620

Crime Rates: Saddlebrooke vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disasters546

Safety Score

Saddlebrooke has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches
43% below US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,677 ft (1,121 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates32.5564°N, 110.8747°W
County FIPS04021
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.6%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 22.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.0%
54% above US avg
High School+99.4%
School Test Score4.62
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density264/sq mi
Total Area47.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities620
Restaurants424
Retail Stores539

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disaster Declarations546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Work from Home33.6%

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