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Saddlebrooke.
Saddlebrooke is an unincorporated community in Pinal County, AZ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Saddlebrooke
Saddlebrooke is a community of 12,616 people in Arizona. The median household income is $88,686, median rent runs about $2,774 per month, and median home values are around $498,700. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Saddlebrooke at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
72.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Saddlebrooke: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Saddlebrooke, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (33.3%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
4.5%
of residents
65 and Older
71.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
5.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
66.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.87
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 80% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Saddlebrooke
In Saddlebrooke, rent runs 80% above the AZ average, and home values are 26% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,165
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
95.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Saddlebrooke and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinal County, which includes Saddlebrooke, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Saddlebrooke: Pinal County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pinal County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Saddlebrooke is about 3% 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
Commute33.2 min avg
How Saddlebrooke residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Saddlebrooke, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 41% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 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 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, which covers Saddlebrooke, runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
111.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
457.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Pinal County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Saddlebrooke, 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
Saddlebrooke is about 3% 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 Saddlebrooke, 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
Saddlebrooke is about 3% of Pinal County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate100°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Saddlebrooke has hot summers (avg high 100°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
83°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
100°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
157
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
54
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 31°F | 1.35" |
| Feb | 68°F | 32°F | 1.21" |
| Mar | 75°F | 36°F | 0.70" |
| Apr | 82°F | 43°F | 0.32" |
| May | 91°F | 51°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 101°F | 60°F | 0.35" |
| Jul | 100°F | 71°F | 2.60" |
| Aug | 98°F | 69°F | 2.54" |
| Sep | 96°F | 62°F | 1.17" |
| Oct | 87°F | 48°F | 0.79" |
| Nov | 76°F | 38°F | 0.80" |
| Dec | 66°F | 31°F | 1.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Saddlebrooke
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Saddlebrooke's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oro Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Oro Valley
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.
Education52.6% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Saddlebrooke
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saguaro National Park, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Saddlebrooke
Saddlebrooke has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saguaro National Park (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saguaro National Park
National Park
24 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayTumacácori National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
78 mi awayFort Bowie National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayCoronado National Memorial
National Memorial
90 mi awayChiricahua National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayCities Near Saddlebrooke
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Saddlebrooke FAQ
Is Saddlebrooke, Arizona affordable?⌄
Saddlebrooke's median rent is $2,774/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $88,686/year. Median home value is $498,700.
Is Saddlebrooke, Arizona safe?⌄
Saddlebrooke is policed by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 457 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Saddlebrooke, Arizona?⌄
Pinal County, which includes Saddlebrooke, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Saddlebrooke, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Saddlebrooke is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,774/month and median household income is $88,686/year. The median home value is $498,700. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Saddlebrooke, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Saddlebrooke is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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