The Town FilesSan Tan Valley, Arizona
Community in Pinal County · population 99,894 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $410,100
- Household income
- $96,713
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 34.9
San Tan Valley is a community of 99,894 people in Pinal County, Arizona. The median home is worth $410,100, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for families than 95% of Arizona towns, more of a college town than 88% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 87% of Arizona towns.
How San Tan Valley 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 Tan Valley is worth $410,100, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $96,713, which is more affordable than 45% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $2,085 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Tan Valley | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $410,100 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $2,085 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $96,713 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in San Tan Valley
| People | San Tan Valley | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 36.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in San Tan Valley
July highs average 106.6°F and January lows 37.0°F. About 8.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 180 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Tan Valley since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on January 18, 1993 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 29, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on September 19, 1999.
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 Tan Valley itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in San Tan Valley
21 public schools with 12,602 students, about 29.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 (charter) | K-12 | 2,168 | — |
| Poston Butte High School | 7-12 | 1,423 | 20.6 |
| Combs High School | 8-12 | 1,243 | 21.4 |
| Walker Butte K-8 | PK-8 | 764 | 17.4 |
| Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy | K-8 | 742 | 17.7 |
| San Tan Heights Elementary | PK-8 | 718 | 18.0 |
| Legacy Traditional-San Tan (charter) | K-8 | 690 | — |
| American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K-6 (charter) | K-6 | 689 | — |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | K-8 | 596 | 19.9 |
| Skyline Ranch Elementary School | PK-8 | 587 | 14.7 |
| Copper Basin | PK-8 | 558 | 15.1 |
| Ranch Elementary School | PK-6 | 511 | 21.3 |
Towns near San Tan Valley
- Queen Creek, AZ5.1 mi · 59,519 people · home $635,400
- Florence, AZ11.5 mi · 26,785 people · home $346,300
- Sacaton, AZ13.5 mi · 3,254 people · home —
- Gilbert, AZ13.8 mi · 267,918 people · home $575,100
- Apache Junction, AZ14.2 mi · 38,499 people · home $211,500
- Gold Canyon, AZ15.1 mi · 11,404 people · home $508,100
- Coolidge, AZ17.1 mi · 13,218 people · home $255,400
- Mesa, AZ17.6 mi · 504,258 people · home $408,000
San Tan Valley questions
Is San Tan Valley, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Tan Valley scores better for retirees than 18% of Arizona towns and quieter than 13%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in San Tan Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in San Tan Valley is valued at $410,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,713, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,085 a month.
What is the weather like in San Tan Valley?
July highs average 106.6°F and January lows 37.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does San Tan Valley get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Tan Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on January 18, 1993. 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)