Living in Superior, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Superior · Census data 2020–2024
Superior has 2,535 residents with a median age of 53.4. The median household income is $45,030 (44% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $140,400, the median rent is $881/month.
Superior at a glance
- Population
- 2,535
- Median age
- 53.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,030State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $140,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $881/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Superior a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Superior
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Superior the median home value is $140,400, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,221 a month in housing costs.
Superior median household income
The median household income in Superior is $45,030 and the income per person is $34,799. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Superior: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,462
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.02
Superior demographics
- Population
- 2,535
- Median age
- 53.4
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 1,253
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Superior ›
Education in Superior
19.2% of adults 25 and older in Superior have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Superior
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Superior vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior | 2,535 | $45,030 | $140,400 | $881 |
| Miami | 1,405 | $40,875 | $78,100 | $954 |
| Gold Canyon | 13,107 | $93,377 | $508,100 | $1,542 |
| Claypool | 1,259 | $57,900 | $118,000 | — |
| Icehouse Canyon | 528 | $51,250 | $140,700 | — |
| Kearny | 2,109 | $47,031 | $125,100 | $1,065 |
| Central Heights-Midland City | 2,909 | $61,400 | $120,600 | $994 |
| Six Shooter Canyon | 811 | $57,902 | $236,800 | $923 |
| Florence | 25,570 | $79,644 | $346,300 | $1,302 |
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What is the median household income in Superior, AZ?
The median household income in Superior is $45,030, 44% 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 Superior?
The median home value in Superior is $140,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Superior?
The median gross rent in Superior is $881 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Superior, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Superior?
The median age in Superior is 53.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Superior?
The average commute to work in Superior is 29 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Superior?
The unemployment rate in Superior is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Superior?
19.2% of adults in Superior 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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