Living in San Manuel, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Manuel · Census data 2020–2024
San Manuel has 3,491 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $48,314 (40% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $119,800, the median rent is $708/month.
San Manuel at a glance
- Population
- 3,491
- Median age
- 51.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,314State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $119,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is San Manuel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Manuel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Manuel the median home value is $119,800, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.
San Manuel median household income
The median household income in San Manuel is $48,314 and the income per person is $25,959. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in San Manuel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,603
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.23
San Manuel demographics
- Population
- 3,491
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 1,564
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Manuel ›
Education in San Manuel
8% of adults 25 and older in San Manuel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Manuel
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
San Manuel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Manuel | 3,491 | $48,314 | $119,800 | $708 |
| Mammoth | 1,191 | $47,266 | $98,400 | $1,146 |
| Oracle | 3,146 | $63,774 | $239,900 | $839 |
| Saddlebrooke | 13,085 | $88,686 | $498,700 | $2,774 |
| Catalina | 6,489 | $78,207 | $276,200 | $1,326 |
| Dudleyville | 684 | $45,765 | — | — |
| Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $475,700 | $1,669 |
| Tanque Verde | 15,866 | $121,599 | $607,900 | $1,347 |
| Catalina Foothills | 52,593 | $115,304 | $652,000 | $1,412 |
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What is the median household income in San Manuel, AZ?
The median household income in San Manuel is $48,314, 40% 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 Manuel?
The median home value in San Manuel is $119,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in San Manuel?
The median gross rent in San Manuel is $708 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is San Manuel, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in San Manuel?
The median age in San Manuel is 51.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in San Manuel?
The average commute to work in San Manuel is 38 minutes; 0.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Manuel?
The unemployment rate in San Manuel is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Manuel?
8% of adults in San Manuel 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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