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San Tan Valley

Arizona · 81,321 residents · 75.793 sq mi
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San Tan Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,297. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $196,900. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,321
+15%vs 2011
vs 70,915 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
+15%vs 2011
vs 936 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
28.6
+2%vs 2011
vs 28.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
67K79K90K102K113K201020202024San Tan Valley
2024109K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,297
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,177 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,462
+7%vs 2011
vs $21,005 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.327 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,180 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.1% in 2011
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.0%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+23%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(46,246)
Black5.4%(3,831)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(15,892)
Asian1.8%(1,280)
Other5.2%(3,666)
Diversity Score64.8%(45,969)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(53,831)
Black4.7%(3,824)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(18,995)
Asian2%(1,666)
Other4.9%(3,967)
Diversity Score64.2%(52,230)
Diversity Score
64
−1%vs 2011
vs 65 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 42.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Tan Valley, Arizona?

San Tan Valley, Arizona has about 81,321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Tan Valley, Arizona?

The typical household in San Tan Valley, Arizona earns about $62,297 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Tan Valley, Arizona expensive?

In San Tan Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $196,900, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in San Tan Valley, Arizona?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in San Tan Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Tan Valley, Arizona?

About 7.4% of people in San Tan Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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