The Town FilesArizona City, Arizona
Community in Pinal County · population 9,868 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $244,100
- Household income
- $66,420
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 104°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 47.9
Arizona City is a community of 9,868 people in Pinal County, Arizona. The median home is worth $244,100, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 77% of Arizona towns, better for a vacation home than 74% of Arizona towns.
How Arizona City ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arizona City is worth $244,100, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $66,420, which is more affordable than 56% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $990 a month. 78.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arizona City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,100 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $990 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $66,420 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 78.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.7% | — |
Who lives in Arizona City
| People | Arizona City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Arizona City
July highs average 103.5°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 8.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 173 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arizona City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 21, 1972 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on May 4, 1982.
Severe weather in Pinal County since 1996
Pinal County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fire | FM-5585: Cody Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Fire | FM-5505: Shake Fire |
| May 29, 2024 | Fire | FM-5493: Simmons Fire |
| June 6, 2021 | Fire | FM-5389: Telegraph Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Fire | FM-5385: Margo Fire |
Jobs and pay in Pinal County
Pinal County had 77,687 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,158 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Arizona City itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Arizona City
1 public school with 826 students, about 30.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona City Elementary School | PK-8 | 826 | 30.6 |
Towns near Arizona City
- Eloy, AZ4.5 mi · 15,635 people · home $255,300
- Casa Grande, AZ12.0 mi · 53,658 people · home $303,900
- Coolidge, AZ15.2 mi · 13,218 people · home $255,400
- Red Rock, AZ21.7 mi · 2,625 people · home $289,600
- Sacaton, AZ23.2 mi · 3,254 people · home —
- Florence, AZ26.6 mi · 26,785 people · home $346,300
- Maricopa, AZ27.7 mi · 58,125 people · home $377,200
- Avra Valley, AZ29.9 mi · 5,569 people · home $158,400
Arizona City questions
Is Arizona City, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arizona City scores better for retirees than 46% of Arizona towns and quieter than 31%. 27.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.9).
How much does a house cost in Arizona City?
The median owner-occupied home in Arizona City is valued at $244,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,420, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $990 a month.
What is the weather like in Arizona City?
July highs average 103.5°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Arizona City get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arizona City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 21, 1972. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)