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About
Life in Eloy
If you're considering a move to Eloy, understand upfront that you're choosing a small, rural town where affordability and wide-open space come with real trade-offs. Located roughly between Phoenix and Tucson, Eloy is a genuinely affordable place to live—median home values around $255,300 and median rent about $980 a month—which explains why people actually stay here despite the economic challenges. The city's economy is heavily anchored by CoreCivic's correctional facilities, which are the largest employers; that's a reality worth acknowledging, though the broader job market shows a tight 4.4% unemployment rate if you can find work locally or are willing to commute to either Phoenix or Tucson for employment.
Eloy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.1%
Foreign-Born
15.5%
Broadband Internet
84.4%
of households
Population Growth
+27.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Eloy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eloy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.2%), and 31.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.5%
of households
Married Couples
49.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
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 37% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Eloy
In Eloy, rent runs 37% below the AZ average, and home values are 35% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,373
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $266,349 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Eloy and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinal County, which includes Eloy, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Eloy: Pinal County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pinal County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Eloy is about 4% of Pinal County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area
Commute28.8 min avg
How Eloy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eloy, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 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 7% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eloy runs 7% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
351.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
772.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eloy 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 Eloy, 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
Eloy is about 4% of Pinal County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality67 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinal County, which includes Eloy, 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
Eloy is about 4% of Pinal County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate105°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eloy has hot summers (avg high 105°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
88°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
105°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
88°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
176
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
18
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 38°F | 1.11" |
| Feb | 71°F | 42°F | 1.01" |
| Mar | 80°F | 47°F | 0.71" |
| Apr | 87°F | 52°F | 0.20" |
| May | 95°F | 60°F | 0.13" |
| Jun | 106°F | 69°F | 0.32" |
| Jul | 105°F | 76°F | 0.75" |
| Aug | 104°F | 75°F | 0.89" |
| Sep | 99°F | 69°F | 0.47" |
| Oct | 89°F | 57°F | 0.78" |
| Nov | 76°F | 45°F | 0.52" |
| Dec | 65°F | 37°F | 0.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eloy
Uninsured
16.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eloy's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Casa Grande
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.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eloy
Eloy's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eloy
Eloy has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
62 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayOrgan Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eloy
Eloy Santa Cruz Library
1000 N Main St, Eloy
Cities Near Eloy
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Eloy?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Eloy FAQ
Is Eloy, Arizona affordable?⌄
Eloy's median rent is $978/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $55,736/year. Median home value is $255,300.
Is Eloy, Arizona safe?⌄
Eloy's violent crime rate was 351 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 772 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eloy, Arizona?⌄
Pinal County, which includes Eloy, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eloy, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Eloy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $978/month and median household income is $55,736/year. The median home value is $255,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eloy, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Eloy is 29 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