Whetstone, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,840 Population 30/sq mi density
$51,050 Median Income $29,376 per capita
$200,600 Home Value $214,661 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,050 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$200,600 home value, $1,057/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Whetstone, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,050
32% below
$29,376 per capita
Home Value
$200,600
29% below
Zillow: $214,661
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Whetstone Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
71%
Rent
91%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whetstone a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whetstone residents earn a median household income of $51,050 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,376. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whetstone is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,661. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 26.3% 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 1996.

Education

27.6% of adults in Whetstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whetstone has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,840
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans32.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,050
Per Capita$29,376
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A
Home Value$200,600
Rent$1,057
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$214,661
Housing Units1,393
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation4,227 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute40 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Whetstone was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Nogales International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.