Living in Pima, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pima · Census data 2020–2024
Pima has 2,995 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $97,960 (23% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $267,300, the median rent is $1,162/month.
Pima at a glance
- Population
- 2,995
- Median age
- 36.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,960State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $267,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,162/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Pima a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Arizona median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pima
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pima the median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,162 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.
Pima median household income
The median household income in Pima is $97,960 and the income per person is $36,257. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Pima: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,297
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.66
Pima demographics
- Population
- 2,995
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,127
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pima ›
Education in Pima
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Pima have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pima
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Pima vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima | 2,995 | $97,960 | $267,300 | $1,162 |
| Central | 657 | $97,365 | $480,000 | — |
| Thatcher | 5,439 | $82,917 | $286,300 | $939 |
| Safford | 10,239 | $65,647 | $199,800 | $1,048 |
| Cactus Flats | 1,508 | $58,021 | $313,700 | $239 |
| Fort Thomas | 313 | $108,542 | $154,700 | — |
| Swift Trail Junction | 2,859 | $63,074 | $204,800 | $905 |
| Solomon | 321 | $76,583 | — | $697 |
| San Jose | 496 | $63,269 | $134,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pima, AZ?
The median household income in Pima is $97,960, 23% higher 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 Pima?
The median home value in Pima is $267,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Pima?
The median gross rent in Pima is $1,162 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Pima, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Arizona median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Pima?
The median age in Pima is 36.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Pima?
The average commute to work in Pima is 26 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pima?
The unemployment rate in Pima is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pima?
15.3% of adults in Pima 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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