Living in St. David, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. David · Census data 2020–2024
St. David has 1,098 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $53,188 (33% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $154,200.
St. David is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. David at a glance
- Population
- 1,098
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,188State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $154,200State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is St. David a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. David
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. David the median home value is $154,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,824 a month in housing costs.
St. David median household income
The median household income in St. David is $53,188 and the income per person is $24,761. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in St. David: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 766
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 47.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.75
47.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that St. David has many vacation and second homes.
St. David demographics
- Population
- 1,098
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 399
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. David ›
Education in St. David
20.9% of adults 25 and older in St. David have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. David
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
St. David vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. David | 1,098 | $53,188 | $154,200 | — |
| Benson | 5,417 | $49,346 | $148,900 | $783 |
| Whetstone | 2,971 | $51,625 | $213,900 | $1,604 |
| Mescal | 1,760 | $55,417 | $191,300 | $774 |
| Tombstone | 1,026 | $34,901 | $182,600 | $668 |
| J-Six Ranchettes | 419 | $103,289 | $200,000 | — |
| Huachuca City | 1,614 | $50,625 | $126,300 | $665 |
| Sunsites | 611 | $46,500 | $149,100 | $1,065 |
| Sierra Vista | 45,155 | $70,291 | $254,200 | $1,150 |
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What is the median household income in St. David, AZ?
The median household income in St. David is $53,188, 33% 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 St. David?
The median home value in St. David is $154,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is St. David, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in St. David?
The median age in St. David is 39.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in St. David?
The average commute to work in St. David is 25 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. David?
The unemployment rate in St. David is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. David?
20.9% of adults in St. David 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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