Star Valley, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,517 Population 70/sq mi density
$66,075 Median Income $57,223 per capita
$966 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,075 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Star Valley, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,075
12% below
$57,223 per capita
Median Rent
$966/mo
17% below
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Star Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Rent
83%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Star Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Star Valley residents earn a median household income of $66,075 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,223. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Education

18.8% of adults in Star Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Star Valley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population2,517
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,075
Per Capita$57,223
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$966
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$488,075
Housing Units1,884
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain19.8 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation4,867 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute10 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Star Valley was founded in 2005.
The median home in Star Valley was built in 1998.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.