Superior, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County
Superior, AZ
At a Glance
How Superior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Superior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Superior a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Superior residents earn a median household income of $42,050 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,692. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% 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 Superior is $136,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,811. Median rent is $792/month, with 34.4% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Superior reports 420 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,129/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Superior hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Superior has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.