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Living in
San Tan Valley.
San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley
This is a sprawling, rapidly growing town in Pinal County that only officially incorporated as a city in 2025, so it's still figuring out what it wants to be—which means you're either getting in on the ground floor or arriving just as things stabilize. The community is built almost entirely from planned neighborhoods like Johnson Ranch and Archer Meadows, so expect newer suburban development, good schools (three high schools serve the area), and a mostly young, family-oriented population with a median household income around $96,713. The job market is solid with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, though many residents commute 36 minutes on average to Phoenix for work, making it essentially a bedroom community for people who want more house for their money—median home values sit around $410,100 with rent averaging $2,085.
San Tan Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
7.8%
Broadband Internet
97.0%
of households
Population Growth
+8.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in San Tan Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In San Tan Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.7%), and 11.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.8%
of households
Married Couples
62.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.20
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 35% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in San Tan Valley
In San Tan Valley, rent runs 35% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,601
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $392,549 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in San Tan Valley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinal County, which includes San Tan Valley, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
San Tan Valley: Pinal County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pinal County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What San Tan Valley 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
Commute36.4 min avg
How San Tan Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In San Tan Valley, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 35% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 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 San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley, 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, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
San Tan Valley has hot summers (avg high 106°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
87°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
106°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
90°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
8.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
165
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 37°F | 0.98" |
| Feb | 71°F | 40°F | 1.02" |
| Mar | 78°F | 45°F | 0.94" |
| Apr | 86°F | 51°F | 0.25" |
| May | 95°F | 59°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 105°F | 68°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 107°F | 77°F | 1.12" |
| Aug | 105°F | 77°F | 1.24" |
| Sep | 101°F | 70°F | 0.70" |
| Oct | 91°F | 56°F | 0.48" |
| Nov | 78°F | 44°F | 0.49" |
| Dec | 67°F | 36°F | 0.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in San Tan Valley
Uninsured
9.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside San Tan Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Queen Creek
East Valley ER & Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Gilbert
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Mesa
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.
Education17.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley's student/teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
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, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
13 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
40 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
82 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley Library
31505 N Schnepf Rd, San Tan Valley
Cities Near San Tan Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to San Tan Valley?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
San Tan Valley FAQ
Is San Tan Valley, Arizona affordable?⌄
San Tan Valley's median rent is $2,085/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,713/year. Median home value is $410,100.
Is San Tan Valley, Arizona safe?⌄
San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley, Arizona?⌄
Pinal County, which includes San Tan Valley, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in San Tan Valley, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in San Tan Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,085/month and median household income is $96,713/year. The median home value is $410,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in San Tan Valley, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in San Tan Valley is 36 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