Rows tagged local are specific to Casa Grande (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Phoenix, AZ. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 4/10 (district Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
104.7
metro-area
#170 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
98.4
metro-area
#146 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.96
metro-area
#170 of 200 metros
Median household income
$64,535
local
#2426 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$37,175
local
#2402 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
37.7 years
metro-area
#78 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
34.6%
metro-area
#89 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
13.9%
metro-area
#46 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
66.3%
metro-area
#101 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
6.84%
local
#2561 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
+5.1%
local
#1257 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$219,900
local
#750 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
3.4×
local
#1144 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
-1.7%
metro-area
#169 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$119
local
#762 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,849 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$1,224
local
#1042 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
26,582
Median days on market
31
metro-area
#154 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.5%
state
#65 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
8.38%
state
#135 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
2.50%
Capital gains tax
2.50%
state
#45 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
0.64%
local
#487 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$1,397
local
#284 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
77.5 years
metro-area
#72 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#17 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
12.5%
metro-area
#158 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
65
metro-area
#153 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$12,500
state
#128 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$260
state
#171 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
1.68% of value (~$470/yr)
state
#165 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Required
Emissions detail
Required in Phoenix and Tucson metro areas
DMV & license offices
28
Avg commute to work
23 min
local
#712 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
67.0%
metro-area
#22 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
39.4%
metro-area
#162 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
15.5¢/kWh
state
#61 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$139
state
#61 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$3.60/gal
state
#159 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$54
state
#48 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$106
state
#109 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$77
state
#67 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$1,800
state
#100 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$1,900
state
#86 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: wildfire — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
99.3 — Relatively High
metro-area
#190 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$550
state
#7 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$100
state
#1 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
86
metro-area
#199 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
4,000
metro-area
#196 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
94%
state
#64 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
1,200
metro-area
#20 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
171
metro-area
#200 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
107
metro-area
#200 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
104°F
metro-area
#198 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
41°F
metro-area
#43 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
7.2"
metro-area
#4 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
0.0"
metro-area
#1 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
85%
metro-area
#1 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
9a
Frost window
02-10 → 12-15
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
430
state
#111 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,600
state
#157 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
64
metro-area
#100 of 200 metros
Parks
79
Hiking areas
41
Golf courses
40
Shooting ranges
29
Lakes
25
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.