Living in Sanders, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanders · Census data 2020–2024
Sanders has 684 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $31,576 (61% lower than the Arizona median), the median rent is $618/month.
Sanders is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sanders at a glance
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $31,576State: $79,964
- Median rent
- $618/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sanders a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 46.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sanders
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanders the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $618 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Sanders median household income
The median household income in Sanders is $31,576 and the income per person is $15,156. 46.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Sanders: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 33.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.7%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.56
Sanders demographics
- Population
- 684
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 40.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanders ›
Education in Sanders
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Sanders have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanders
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.7%
Sanders vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanders | 684 | $31,576 | — | $618 |
| Houck | 707 | $33,750 | $44,800 | — |
| Zuni Pueblo | 5,864 | $45,724 | $81,700 | $588 |
| Black Rock | 1,125 | $46,000 | $101,100 | $726 |
| Purty Rock | 133 | $61,250 | — | — |
| Williams Acres | 643 | $40,539 | — | — |
| Crestview | 580 | $126,678 | $228,300 | — |
| St. Michaels | 1,142 | $65,556 | $202,500 | $839 |
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What is the median household income in Sanders, AZ?
The median household income in Sanders is $31,576, 61% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Sanders?
The median gross rent in Sanders is $618 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Sanders, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 46.1%.
What is the median age in Sanders?
The median age in Sanders is 34.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Sanders?
The average commute to work in Sanders is 25 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sanders?
The unemployment rate in Sanders is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanders?
12.4% of adults in Sanders 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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