Living in Somerton, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Somerton · Census data 2020–2024
Somerton has 14,574 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $74,015 (7% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $232,600, the median rent is $896/month.
Somerton at a glance
- Population
- 14,574
- Median age
- 31.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,015State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $232,600State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $896/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Somerton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Somerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Somerton the median home value is $232,600, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,229 a month in housing costs.
Somerton median household income
The median household income in Somerton is $74,015 and the income per person is $25,658. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Somerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,168
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.94
Somerton demographics
- Population
- 14,574
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 4,964
- Foreign-born
- 35.5%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Somerton ›
Education in Somerton
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Somerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Somerton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Somerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton | 14,574 | $74,015 | $232,600 | $896 |
| Wall Lane | 374 | $81,750 | $137,500 | $832 |
| Gadsden | 493 | $43,535 | $155,800 | $482 |
| Donovan Estates | 507 | $38,542 | $152,900 | — |
| San Luis | 37,337 | $59,400 | $224,900 | $741 |
| Avenue B and C | 4,001 | $44,240 | $14,700 | $807 |
| Yuma | 100,139 | $65,482 | $230,000 | $1,114 |
| El Prado Estates | 258 | $46,075 | — | — |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | $199,200 | $1,141 |
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What is the median household income in Somerton, AZ?
The median household income in Somerton is $74,015, 7% 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 Somerton?
The median home value in Somerton is $232,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Somerton?
The median gross rent in Somerton is $896 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Somerton, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Somerton?
The median age in Somerton is 31.3 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Somerton?
The average commute to work in Somerton is 23 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Somerton?
The unemployment rate in Somerton is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Somerton?
12.4% of adults in Somerton 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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