At a Glance
Median Income
$50,871
$30,595 per capita
Home Value
$253,400
Zillow: $328,992
Violent Crime
361/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tonto Basin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tonto Basin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tonto Basin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tonto Basin residents earn a median household income of $50,871 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,595. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tonto Basin is $253,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,992. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Tonto Basin reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Tonto Basin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tonto Basin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,593
Median Age70.2 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,871
Per Capita$30,595
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
B+
Home Value$253,400
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$328,992
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property2,468/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,272 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Tonto Basin was built in 1998.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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