Santa Rosa, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
690 Population 106/sq mi density
$52,708 Median Income $15,397 per capita
$94,300 Home Value $272,307 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$52,708 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Rosa, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,708
30% below
$15,397 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
67% below
Zillow: $272,307
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
97% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.4%
272% above
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
32.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Santa Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
33%
Rent
59%
Poverty
213%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
372%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Rosa a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Santa Rosa residents earn a median household income of $52,708 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,397. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4% (272% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Santa Rosa is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,307. Median rent is $688/month, with 16.3% 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 1982.

Education

1.1% of adults in Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.

Data Overview

People

Population690
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$52,708
Per Capita$15,397
Unemployment13.4%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$688
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$272,307
Housing Units213
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking32.9%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death9,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain7.9 in/yr
AQI56 (Moderate)
Elevation1,813 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute29 min
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Rosa was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.