At a Glance
Median Income
$93,642
$35,614 per capita
Home Value
$365,900
Zillow: $392,485
Median Rent
$1,857/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
11.3% smoking rate
How San Tan Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Tan Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Tan Valley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Tan Valley residents earn a median household income of $93,642 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,614. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Tan Valley is $365,900 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,485. Median rent is $1,857/month, with 28.1% 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 2006.
Education
24.0% of adults in San Tan Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Tan Valley 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 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population105,231
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,388/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,642
Per Capita$35,614
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$365,900
Rent$1,857
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$392,485
Housing Units35,342
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,490 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
San Tan Valley was founded in 2009.
The median home in San Tan Valley was built in 2006.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% 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.