Living in San Simon, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Simon · Census data 2020–2024
San Simon has 244 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $41,111 (49% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $43,700.
San Simon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Simon at a glance
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 48.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,111State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $43,700State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is San Simon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Simon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Simon the median home value is $43,700, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
San Simon median household income
The median household income in San Simon is $41,111 and the income per person is $24,173. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in San Simon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.77
San Simon demographics
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 38.1%
- Households
- 138
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Simon ›
Education in San Simon
5% of adults 25 and older in San Simon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Simon
- Unemployment rate
- 15.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.4%
San Simon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Simon | 244 | $41,111 | $43,700 | — |
| Bowie | 384 | $40,625 | $60,700 | $588 |
| Cotton City | 286 | $56,574 | $186,900 | — |
| Franklin | 103 | $79,327 | $115,400 | — |
| Glen Acres | 247 | $99,688 | $159,600 | — |
| Lordsburg | 2,057 | $36,607 | $86,200 | $826 |
| Virden | 175 | $126,094 | $207,600 | — |
| Animas | 186 | $103,125 | $124,200 | — |
| Duncan | 969 | $33,529 | $139,000 | $665 |
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What is the median household income in San Simon, AZ?
The median household income in San Simon is $41,111, 49% 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 Simon?
The median home value in San Simon is $43,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is San Simon, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in San Simon?
The median age in San Simon is 48.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in San Simon?
The average commute to work in San Simon is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Simon?
The unemployment rate in San Simon is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Simon?
5% of adults in San Simon 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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