The Town FilesRed Rock, Arizona
Community in Pinal County · population 2,625 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,600
- Household income
- $80,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 104°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.8
Red Rock is a community of 2,625 people in Pinal County, Arizona. The median home is worth $289,600, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Arizona towns, better for families than 93% of Arizona towns, quieter than 76% of Arizona towns.
How Red Rock 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 Red Rock is worth $289,600, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $80,357, which is more affordable than 59% of Arizona towns. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Rock | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $80,357 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.0% | — |
Who lives in Red Rock
| People | Red Rock | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 13.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 35.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Red Rock
July highs average 104.4°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 9.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 176 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Red Rock since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 15, 1979.
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 Red Rock itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Red Rock
1 public school with 441 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock Elementary School | PK-8 | 441 | 19.2 |
Towns near Red Rock
- Avra Valley, AZ10.0 mi · 5,569 people · home $158,400
- Marana, AZ15.4 mi · 51,908 people · home $413,800
- Picture Rocks, AZ17.6 mi · 9,551 people · home $230,300
- Eloy, AZ17.8 mi · 15,635 people · home $255,300
- Arizona City, AZ21.7 mi · 9,868 people · home $244,100
- Oro Valley, AZ25.1 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Tucson Mountains, AZ25.9 mi · 10,862 people · home $473,200
- Casas Adobes, AZ26.0 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
Red Rock questions
Is Red Rock, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red Rock scores better for retirees than 57% of Arizona towns and quieter than 76%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Red Rock?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Rock is valued at $289,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,357, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Red Rock?
July highs average 104.4°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Red Rock get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Red Rock in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)