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Casa Grande.
About
Life in Casa Grande
Casa Grande works best if you're comfortable with serious heat and don't mind a commute. Most residents here work in Phoenix or Tucson, so expect 20-30 minutes on the highway regularly—it's the trade-off for more affordable housing and space. The median home price around $303,900 and rents near $1,386 a month are genuinely lower than what you'd pay in either metro area, which is the main draw for families and remote workers.
Casa Grande at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
12.2%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+29.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Casa Grande: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Casa Grande, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.8%), and 20.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
50.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Casa Grande
In Casa Grande, rent runs 10% below the AZ average, and home values are 23% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,473
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $315,764 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above AZ average
Unemployment in Casa Grande and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Casa Grande is 0.4 percentage points higher than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Casa Grande Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area
Commute23.3 min avg
How Casa Grande residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Casa Grande, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 32% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Casa Grande runs 32% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
434.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,125.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Casa Grande Police Department
Natural DisastersDust Storm most common — 46 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinal County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinal County, which includes Casa Grande, the most common type is dust storm, with 46 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | Dust Storm | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 48 | Heat | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Excessive Heat | $91,000 |
| 2022 | 79 | Dust Storm | $3.0M |
| 2021 | 74 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Excessive Heat | $152,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Excessive Heat | $152,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Dust Storm | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pinal County, county-wide
Air Quality67 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinal County, which includes Casa Grande, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
67
Good Days
62
per year
Moderate Days
269
per year
Unhealthy Days
8
per year
Pinal County, county-wide
Climate106°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Casa Grande has hot summers (avg high 106°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
88°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
106°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
90°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
184
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
17
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 39°F | 0.79" |
| Feb | 73°F | 42°F | 1.00" |
| Mar | 80°F | 47°F | 0.76" |
| Apr | 88°F | 53°F | 0.21" |
| May | 96°F | 60°F | 0.18" |
| Jun | 106°F | 70°F | 0.18" |
| Jul | 107°F | 78°F | 0.91" |
| Aug | 105°F | 77°F | 1.52" |
| Sep | 100°F | 71°F | 0.72" |
| Oct | 91°F | 57°F | 0.48" |
| Nov | 78°F | 45°F | 0.43" |
| Dec | 68°F | 38°F | 0.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Casa Grande
Casa Grande has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Huhu Kam Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Sacaton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Casa Grande
Casa Grande's student/teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
26
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Casa Grande
Casa Grande has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
76 mi awayOrgan Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Casa Grande
Casa Grande Public Library
449 N Drylake St, Casa Grande
Vista Grande Library
1556 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande
Cities Near Casa Grande
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Casa Grande FAQ
Is Casa Grande, Arizona affordable?⌄
Casa Grande's median rent is $1,386/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,983/year. Median home value is $303,900.
Is Casa Grande, Arizona safe?⌄
Casa Grande's violent crime rate was 434 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1125 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Casa Grande, Arizona?⌄
Casa Grande has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Casa Grande, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Casa Grande is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,386/month and median household income is $69,983/year. The median home value is $303,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Casa Grande, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Casa Grande is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from