San Manuel, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,269 Population 158/sq mi density
$48,333 Median Income $26,948 per capita
$112,600 Home Value $153,213 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,333 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $740/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

San Manuel, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,333
36% below
$26,948 per capita
Home Value
$112,600
60% below
Zillow: $153,213
Median Rent
$740/mo
36% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How San Manuel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
40%
Rent
64%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Manuel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Manuel residents earn a median household income of $48,333 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,948. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Manuel is $112,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,213. Median rent is $740/month, with 22.8% 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 1957.

Education

10.2% of adults in San Manuel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Manuel has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.

Data Overview

People

Population3,269
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,333
Per Capita$26,948
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$740
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$153,213
Housing Units1,714
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation3,473 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute39 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in San Manuel was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.1% 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.