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San Carlos, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,769 Population 556/sq mi density
$50,814 Median Income $15,523 per capita
$67,700 Home Value $232,978 Zillow
$397 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
543 Violent Crime/100K 5,312 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$50,814 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, $397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

San Carlos, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,814
32% below
$15,523 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
76% below
Zillow: $232,978
Median Rent
$397/mo
66% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
543/100K
43% above
5,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
32.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
33.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr

How San Carlos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
24%
Rent
34%
Poverty
262%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
143%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Carlos a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Carlos residents earn a median household income of $50,814 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,523. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.5% 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 San Carlos is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,978. Median rent is $397/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 1994.

Safety & Crime

San Carlos reports 543 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,312/100K.

Education

4.8% of adults in San Carlos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population4,769
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$50,814
Per Capita$15,523
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty32.5%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent$397
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$232,978
Housing Units1,158
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent543/100K
Property5,312/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking33.7%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,910 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in San Carlos was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.