State Senate District 8, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
250,535 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,270 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$405,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Arizona
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Arizona
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 54
Feb 1 0 57
Mar 1 0 62
Apr 0 0 69
May 0 0 78
Jun 0 0 87
Jul 1 0 91
Aug 1 0 90
Sep 1 0 85
Oct 1 0 74
Nov 1 0 61
Dec 1 0 53

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, AZ State House District 8, AZ
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Schools

Salt River High School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Noah Webster Schools-Pima
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Scottsdale Community College
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Cortiva Institute-Scottsdale
4 miles, W • 1 star
Arizona State University-Skysong
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center
5 miles, W • 3.2 star
Banner Desert Medical Center
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
109 miles, S • 2.3 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
114 miles, NE • 1 star
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