San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley, Arizona Overview

San Tan Valley faces challenges across several categories, earning a C grade (49.2/100) and ranking #16 of 20 cities in Arizona. Even so, the city scores 67/100 in Fiscal Health — a relative bright spot compared to its Environment score of 26/100.

Income & Employment in San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley’s median household income of $92,963 is 25% above the Arizona median of $74,568, and its 3.8% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.3%.

Cost of Living in San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $365,900. Median monthly rent is $1,857. Renters spend 24.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in San Tan Valley

The adult obesity rate in San Tan Valley is 37.1%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.7%. Residents report an average of 17.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley has a high school graduation rate of 84.7%. With a student-teacher ratio of 29.8:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,865 falls below the national median. The city has 17 public schools serving 12,382 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in San Tan Valley

Summers in San Tan Valley are hot, averaging 93.2°F. Summers average 93.2°F. Winters average 52.3°F. The area is arid, receiving only 10.3 inches of precipitation annually. The mean commute time is 31.3 minutes, compared to 21.9 for Arizona overall.

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