Santa Cruz, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
101 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$283 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$169 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pinal County
2
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
5
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pinal County
3
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
6
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 53
Feb 1 0 56
Mar 1 0 62
Apr 0 0 69
May 0 0 78
Jun 0 0 87
Jul 1 0 92
Aug 1 0 90
Sep 1 0 85
Oct 1 0 73
Nov 1 0 60
Dec 1 0 52

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 72% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 16, AZ State House District 16, AZ
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Schools

Keystone Montessori Charter School
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Kyrene de la Sierra School
7 miles, E • 4.6 star
Kyrene de los Cerritos School
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

South Mountain Community College
13 miles, NE • 1.4 star
University of Advancing Technology
15 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Tucson International Airport
105 miles, S • 2.3 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
135 miles, NE • 1 star
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