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San Tan Valley

Arizona · 99,894 residents · 75.793 sq mi
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San Tan Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $228,700. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99,894
+3%since 2019
from 96,692 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,318 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 1,276 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
−2%since 2019
from 33.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
67K79K90K102K113K201020202024San Tan Valley
2024109K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,455
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,880 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,331
+9%since 2019
from $25,088 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $212,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,437
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,356 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
19.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−2%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66%(63,841)
Black3.8%(3,666)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(22,052)
Asian2.1%(2,065)
Other5.2%(5,068)
Diversity Score63.4%(61,329)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(61,784)
Black4.7%(4,672)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(25,513)
Asian1.8%(1,813)
Other4.8%(4,815)
Diversity Score66.9%(66,855)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
−2%since 2019
from 36.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
51.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Tan Valley, Arizona?

San Tan Valley, Arizona has about 99,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Tan Valley, Arizona earns about $74,455 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 $228,700, and the typical rent is about $1,437 a month.

How educated are people in San Tan Valley, Arizona?

About 23.0% 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 8.1% of people in San Tan Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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