Living in San Tan Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Tan Valley · Census data 2020–2024
San Tan Valley has 109,189 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $96,713 (21% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $410,100, the median rent is $2,085/month.
San Tan Valley at a glance
- Population
- 109,189
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $96,713State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $410,100State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $2,085/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is San Tan Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in San Tan Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Tan Valley the median home value is $410,100, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,085 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,794 a month in housing costs.
San Tan Valley median household income
The median household income in San Tan Valley is $96,713 and the income per person is $36,796. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in San Tan Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 37,001
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 3.20
San Tan Valley demographics
- Population
- 109,189
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 34,083
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Tan Valley ›
Education in San Tan Valley
23.9% of adults 25 and older in San Tan Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Tan Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
San Tan Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley | 109,189 | $96,713 | $410,100 | $2,085 |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
| Florence | 25,570 | $79,644 | $346,300 | $1,302 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
| Gold Canyon | 13,107 | $93,377 | $508,100 | $1,542 |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
| Sacaton | 3,429 | $49,327 | — | — |
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Coolidge | 16,636 | $67,023 | $255,400 | $1,314 |
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What is the median household income in San Tan Valley, AZ?
The median household income in San Tan Valley is $96,713, 21% 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 San Tan Valley?
The median home value in San Tan Valley is $410,100, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in San Tan Valley?
The median gross rent in San Tan Valley is $2,085 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is San Tan Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in San Tan Valley?
The median age in San Tan Valley is 34.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in San Tan Valley?
The average commute to work in San Tan Valley is 36 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Tan Valley?
The unemployment rate in San Tan Valley is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Tan Valley?
23.9% of adults in San Tan Valley 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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