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Is San Tan Valley a Good Place to Live? San Tan Valley, Arizona: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
San Tan Valley ranks #1176 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #223 of 256 mid-size cities and #23 of 23 in Arizona. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (8%, #46 of 256), and trails on long commutes (36.4 min, #249 of 256) and high rents ($2,085/mo, #211 of 256).
San Tan Valley by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with San Tan Valley's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for San Tan Valley: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is San Tan Valley safe?
What is the cost of living in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley's cost of living index is 103.3, 3% above the US level of 100 and #872 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,085/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $392,485, 6% below the typical Arizona home ($417,990).
| Measure | San Tan Valley | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 103.3#872 of 1,308 | 100.7 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $392,485#609 of 1,187 | $417,990 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,035/mo#731 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $410,100#809 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $2,085/mo#1130 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 4.2x#631 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 25.9%#1083 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
San Tan Valley housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. San Tan Valley is in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro.
Arizona housing market →Is San Tan Valley safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for San Tan Valley alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a San Tan Valley crime rate or rank it on safety. Arizona as a whole records 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in San Tan Valley?
The median household in San Tan Valley earns $96,713, 16% above the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Arizona ($81,486). 8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Tan Valley | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $96,713#390 of 1,312 | $81,486 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 8%#326 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in San Tan Valley?
The median resident of San Tan Valley is 34.9 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1023 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | San Tan Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 34.9 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 23.9%#1023 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 82.2% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are San Tan Valley's schools and health?
San Tan Valley's 14 public schools graduate 84.7% of students in four years (Arizona 77.3%), with 25.4 students per teacher and $10,191 spent per pupil. 37.1% of adults are obese and 9.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | San Tan Valley | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 84.7%#732 of 1,063 | 77.3% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 25.4#1171 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $10,191#1137 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 37.1%#954 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.7%#339 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 17.3%#700 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 10.8%#756 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,460 students are enrolled in San Tan Valley's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in San Tan Valley?
The average commute in San Tan Valley is 36.4 minutes (Arizona 26.4); 0% of workers take transit and 19% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index San Tan Valley scores 6.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #1283 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 89.7°F and winters 53.1°F, with 8.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | San Tan Valley | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 36.4 min#1282 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 15.9%#1237 of 1,312 | 7.4% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 67.7% | 67.5% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 19% | 16.3% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 6.3#1283 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.6 | 37 | 1 |
| Feb | 71.3 | 39.7 | 1 |
| Mar | 78.2 | 45.2 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 86.4 | 50.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 95.2 | 59.2 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 105.1 | 68 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 106.6 | 77.1 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 104.9 | 76.6 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 100.7 | 69.8 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 90.5 | 56.3 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 77.8 | 43.7 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 66.9 | 36.3 | 0.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Casa Grande Nm.
| Measure | San Tan Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 71.3°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 89.7°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 53.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 8.3 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Casa Grande Nm.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in San Tan Valley?
Pinal County's air had a median air quality index of 67, and 17% of measured days were rated good; 34 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from pm10. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pinal County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, inland flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.17% of building value, higher than 59% of US counties.
| Measure | San Tan Valley | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 67#1035 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 34#1034 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.17%#786 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Pinal County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Pinal County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.016% | 88% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 85% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0012% | 39% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0018% | 39% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does San Tan Valley compare with similar-size cities?
San Tan Valley is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #223 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 109,189.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Tan Valley, AZPop. 109,189 | #1176 | 45.8 | $96,713 | $2,085/mo | no data | 36.4 min |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #738 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 | 24 min |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura), CAPop. 109,857 | #591 | 56.8 | $103,069 | $2,198/mo | 351 | 24.1 min |
| Tyler, TXPop. 109,215 | #769 | 53.8 | $67,486 | $1,252/mo | 366 | 20 min |
| Concord, NCPop. 108,719 | #354 | 60.8 | $86,921 | $1,451/mo | 117 | 26.9 min |
| Rio Rancho, NMPop. 108,515 | #423 | 59.6 | $89,596 | $1,514/mo | 322 | 29.7 min |
| Davie, FLPop. 108,346 | #906 | 51.6 | $87,250 | $2,066/mo | part year | 28.8 min |
| Hillsboro, ORPop. 108,231 | #349 | 60.9 | $106,409 | $1,978/mo | 288 | 22.9 min |
| Centennial, COPop. 108,201 | #165 | 65.5 | $131,928 | $2,148/mo | 192 | 25.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does San Tan Valley compare with the rest of Arizona?
San Tan Valley ranks #23 of the 23 Arizona cities we track, with a score of 45.8 against Arizona's statewide 47.8. Its households earn 19% above the Arizona median. Homes are 6% below the typical Arizona home.
| City | Rank in AZ | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek, AZPop. 71,867 | #1 | 66.2 | $141,978 | $2,210/mo | 155 |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #2 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 |
| Gilbert, AZPop. 280,262 | #3 | 63.8 | $122,551 | $2,110/mo | 117 |
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #4 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data |
| Chandler, AZPop. 280,136 | #5 | 61.0 | $108,095 | $1,902/mo | 124 |
| Scottsdale, AZPop. 243,821 | #6 | 61.0 | $110,886 | $2,013/mo | 175 |
| Surprise, AZPop. 154,948 | #7 | 60.2 | $96,711 | $2,033/mo | 86 |
| Goodyear, AZPop. 107,645 | #8 | 60.2 | $103,319 | $1,956/mo | 236 |
| Buckeye, AZPop. 104,923 | #9 | 58.4 | $99,486 | $1,963/mo | 159 |
| Peoria, AZPop. 196,906 | #10 | 58.2 | $95,815 | $1,843/mo | 253 |
| Tempe, AZPop. 188,065 | #11 | 57.4 | $79,663 | $1,743/mo | 418 |
| Avondale, AZPop. 92,477 | #12 | 55.6 | $86,123 | $1,832/mo | 341 |
| Mesa, AZPop. 511,764 | #13 | 54.7 | $82,752 | $1,620/mo | 424 |
| Casas Adobes, AZPop. 72,059 | #14 | 53.6 | $83,683 | $1,650/mo | no data |
| Flagstaff, AZPop. 76,445 | #15 | 53.3 | $71,512 | $1,645/mo | 501 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #16 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 |
| Maricopa, AZPop. 67,163 | #17 | 52.6 | $96,391 | $1,998/mo | 242 |
| Glendale, AZPop. 252,833 | #18 | 52.1 | $73,530 | $1,528/mo | 438 |
| Phoenix, AZPop. 1,642,323 | #19 | 51.3 | $81,332 | $1,582/mo | 696 |
| Tucson, AZPop. 547,073 | #20 | 50.0 | $57,073 | $1,145/mo | 368 |
| Casa Grande, AZPop. 60,905 | #21 | 48.5 | $69,983 | $1,386/mo | 434 |
| Yuma, AZPop. 100,139 | #22 | 46.1 | $65,482 | $1,114/mo | 353 |
| San Tan Valley, AZPop. 109,189 | #23 | 45.8 | $96,713 | $2,085/mo | no data |
All 23 Arizona cities we track, by overall score. Arizona statewide: median income $81,486, violent crime 377.9 per 100,000.
How is San Tan Valley's score calculated?
San Tan Valley scores 45.8 out of 100, #1176 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Arizona's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in San Tan Valley. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
53.7 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in San Tan Valley. Similar-size median 53.8.
53.2 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in San Tan Valley's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
29.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
San Tan Valley's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
53.3 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in San Tan Valley. Similar-size median 51.2.
67.6 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in San Tan Valley. Similar-size median 50.1.
39.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across San Tan Valley's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
27.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
23.3 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving San Tan Valley alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for San Tan Valley.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: San Tan Valley's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories San Tan Valley has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in San Tan Valley
Is San Tan Valley, AZ a good place to live?
San Tan Valley ranks #1176 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #223 of 256 mid-size cities and #23 of 23 in Arizona. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (8%, #46 of 256), and trails on long commutes (36.4 min, #249 of 256) and high rents ($2,085/mo, #211 of 256).
What is the cost of living in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley's cost of living index is 103.3, 3% above the US level of 100 and #872 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,085/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $392,485, 6% below the typical Arizona home ($417,990).
Is San Tan Valley safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for San Tan Valley alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a San Tan Valley crime rate or rank it on safety. Arizona as a whole records 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in San Tan Valley?
The median household in San Tan Valley earns $96,713, 16% above the US figure of $83,163 and 19% above Arizona ($81,486). 8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in San Tan Valley?
Median rent in San Tan Valley is $2,085/mo (Census), #1130 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,035/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in San Tan Valley?
The typical home value in San Tan Valley is $392,485, down 2.6% in a year, against $417,990 for Arizona and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $410,100.
How are the public schools in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley's 14 public schools graduate 84.7% of students in four years (Arizona 77.3%), with 25.4 students per teacher and $10,191 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in San Tan Valley?
The average commute is 36.4 minutes, #1282 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Arizona. 15.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley averages 71.3°F over the year, 89.7°F in summer and 53.1°F in winter, with 8.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is San Tan Valley walkable?
San Tan Valley scores 6.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1283 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is San Tan Valley at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Pinal County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, inland flooding, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.17% of building value, higher than 59% of US counties.
How is the air quality in San Tan Valley?
Pinal County's air had a median air quality index of 67, and 17% of measured days were rated good; 34 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from pm10.
Who lives in San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley has 109,189 residents. The median resident of San Tan Valley is 34.9 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 23.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1023 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does San Tan Valley compare with the rest of Arizona?
San Tan Valley ranks #23 of the 23 Arizona cities we track, with a score of 45.8 against Arizona's statewide 47.8. Its households earn 19% above the Arizona median. Homes are 6% below the typical Arizona home.
What cities are similar in size to San Tan Valley?
The tracked cities in other states closest to San Tan Valley's population of 109,189 are Sparks, NV (#738 overall), San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA (#591 overall), Tyler, TX (#769 overall), Concord, NC (#354 overall), and Rio Rancho, NM (#423 overall). San Tan Valley is #1176.