Living in Globe, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Globe · Census data 2020–2024
Globe has 7,195 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $69,170 (13% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $206,700, the median rent is $858/month.
Globe at a glance
- Population
- 7,195
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $69,170State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $206,700State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Globe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Globe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Globe the median home value is $206,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,366 a month in housing costs.
Globe median household income
The median household income in Globe is $69,170 and the income per person is $34,505. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Globe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,302
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.26
Globe demographics
- Population
- 7,195
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 2,963
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Globe ›
Education in Globe
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Globe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Globe
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Globe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe | 7,195 | $69,170 | $206,700 | $858 |
| Pinal | 460 | $44,036 | $164,400 | $747 |
| Copper Hill | 163 | $61,203 | $224,100 | — |
| Six Shooter Canyon | 811 | $57,902 | $236,800 | $923 |
| East Globe | 224 | $52,262 | $63,800 | — |
| Central Heights-Midland City | 2,909 | $61,400 | $120,600 | $994 |
| Icehouse Canyon | 528 | $51,250 | $140,700 | — |
| Claypool | 1,259 | $57,900 | $118,000 | — |
| Wheatfields | 329 | $71,172 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Globe, AZ?
The median household income in Globe is $69,170, 13% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Globe?
The median home value in Globe is $206,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Globe?
The median gross rent in Globe is $858 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Globe, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Globe?
The median age in Globe is 44.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Globe?
The average commute to work in Globe is 23 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Globe?
The unemployment rate in Globe is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Globe?
19.2% of adults in Globe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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