Living in San Carlos, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Carlos · Census data 2020–2024
San Carlos has 4,973 residents with a median age of 28.5. The median household income is $56,302 (30% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $67,200, the median rent is $540/month.
San Carlos at a glance
- Population
- 4,973
- Median age
- 28.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,302State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $67,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $540/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is San Carlos a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 18.2%; a poverty rate of 40.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Carlos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Carlos the median home value is $67,200, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $540 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $804 a month in housing costs.
San Carlos median household income
The median household income in San Carlos is $56,302 and the income per person is $16,452. 40.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in San Carlos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,275
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 4.11
San Carlos demographics
- Population
- 4,973
- Median age
- 28.5
- Under 18
- 33.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 1,193
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Carlos ›
Education in San Carlos
2.3% of adults 25 and older in San Carlos have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Carlos
- Unemployment rate
- 18.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 70%
San Carlos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 4,973 | $56,302 | $67,200 | $540 |
| Peridot | 999 | $34,375 | — | — |
| East Globe | 224 | $52,262 | $63,800 | — |
| 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 |
| Icehouse Canyon | 528 | $51,250 | $140,700 | — |
| Central Heights-Midland City | 2,909 | $61,400 | $120,600 | $994 |
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What is the median household income in San Carlos, AZ?
The median household income in San Carlos is $56,302, 30% 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 San Carlos?
The median home value in San Carlos is $67,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in San Carlos?
The median gross rent in San Carlos is $540 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is San Carlos, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 18.2%; a poverty rate of 40.4%.
What is the median age in San Carlos?
The median age in San Carlos is 28.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in San Carlos?
The average commute to work in San Carlos is 21 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Carlos?
The unemployment rate in San Carlos is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Carlos?
2.3% of adults in San Carlos 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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