The Town FilesSan Manuel, Arizona
Community in Pinal County · population 3,114 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,800
- Household income
- $48,314
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 51.7
San Manuel is a community of 3,114 people in Pinal County, Arizona. The median home is worth $119,800, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600).
How San Manuel 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 San Manuel is worth $119,800, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $48,314, which is more affordable than 78% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $708 a month. 84.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Manuel | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $708 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $48,314 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 84.0% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in San Manuel
| People | San Manuel | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.0% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.1% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 38.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in San Manuel
July highs average 97.0°F and January lows 37.8°F. About 12.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of San Manuel since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 23, 1974 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 23, 1974.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 12, 2016.
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 San Manuel itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in San Manuel
4 public schools with 519 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Avenue Elementary School | PK-6 | 223 | 14.9 |
| San Manuel High School | 9-12 | 184 | 13.1 |
| San Manuel Jr. High School | 6-8 | 112 | 16.0 |
| PCJTED - San Manuel High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near San Manuel
- Oracle, AZ8.2 mi · 3,051 people · home $239,900
- Saddlebrooke, AZ14.1 mi · 12,574 people · home $498,700
- Catalina, AZ17.3 mi · 7,551 people · home $276,200
- Oro Valley, AZ23.5 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Tanque Verde, AZ24.3 mi · 16,250 people · home $607,900
- Catalina Foothills, AZ25.5 mi · 52,401 people · home $652,000
- Casas Adobes, AZ28.4 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
San Manuel questions
Is San Manuel, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Manuel scores better for retirees than 58% of Arizona towns and quieter than 68%. 26.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.7).
How much does a house cost in San Manuel?
The median owner-occupied home in San Manuel is valued at $119,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,314, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $708 a month.
What is the weather like in San Manuel?
July highs average 97.0°F and January lows 37.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does San Manuel get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of San Manuel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 23, 1974. 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)