Casa Grande, AZ Local Data & Statistics

State: AZ

Total population: 60,905 Household income: $69,983 Rent: $1,386

Overview

Total population

60,905

Rent

$1,386

Year built

2003

Household income

$69,983

Per capita income

$36,194

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

51%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arizona

Total population

60,905

Adults over 25

41,635

Total households

21,624

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$69,983

Per capita income

$36,194

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Rent over 30% of income

51%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,386

Year built

2003

Households that rent

27.2%

Households that own

72.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

50.8%

Black

5.6%

Asian

2.5%

Two or more races

24.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

42.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

57.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

89.2%

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

10.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

32.6%

High school graduate or GED

32.9%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

21.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Casa Grande, AZ with: Arizona United States

Casa Grande, AZ

Total population60,905

Rent$1,386

Year built2003

Household income$69,983

Per capita income$36,194

Poverty rate13.5%

Unemployment rate4.0%

Arizona State

Total population7,378,838

Rent$1,543

Year built1992

Household income$79,964

Per capita income$42,503

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CityCasa Grande, AZ	StateArizona	CountryUnited States
Total population	60,905	7,378,838	334,922,499
Rent	$1,386	$1,543	$1,413
Year built	2003	1992	1980
Household income	$69,983	$79,964	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,194	$42,503	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.5%	12.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.0%	3.6%	4%

View the complete comparison of Casa Grande, AZ, Arizona and United States →

Summary for Casa Grande, AZ

Casa Grande is located in Arizona.

Rent & Income

In Casa Grande, the typical monthly rent is $1,386 and the typical household income is $69,983. Rent here is lower than Arizona and similar to the U.S., and household income is lower than both Arizona and the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 13.5%, which is higher than in both Arizona and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 27.2% of households. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is higher than Arizona and similar to the national rate.

Casa Grande, AZ — Rent vs Household Income

Casa Grande, AZ — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Casa Grande, AZ compares in Arizona (20 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,386	4 / 20	from lower rent	$1,114 – $2,210
Household income	$69,983	18 / 20	from higher income	$57,073 – $141,978
Poverty rate	13.5%	13 / 20	from lower poverty	3.7% – 18.9%
Unemployment rate	4%	19 / 20	from lower unemployment	2.7% – 10.3%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Arizona with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Casa Grande, AZ

Rent

In rent comparisons, Casa Grande comes in 4th out of 20 large places. Across Arizona, rents vary from $1,114 in Yuma, AZ to $2,210 in Queen Creek, AZ.

Household income

For household income, Casa Grande ranks 18th out of 20 large places. Across Arizona, incomes range from $57,073 in Tucson, AZ to $141,978 in Queen Creek, AZ.

Poverty rate

Poverty levels put Casa Grande in 13th place among 20 significant areas. Across Arizona, poverty ranges between 3.7% and 18.9%.

Unemployment rate

For unemployment, Casa Grande ranks 19th out of 20 large places. Across Arizona, unemployment ranges from 2.7% in Gilbert, AZ to 10.3% in Yuma, AZ.

💰 Rent in Casa Grande, AZ (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,386 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Casa Grande, AZ

Annual Household Income: $69,983

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Casa Grande, AZ

Estimated Rate: 13.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Casa Grande, AZ

In Casa Grande, AZ, households that rent: 5,884 (27.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,884	27.2%
Owner-Occupied	15,740	72.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Casa Grande, AZ

In Casa Grande, AZ, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,003 (51%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,003	51%
Other renter households	2,881	49%
Total renter households	5,884	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Casa Grande, AZ

Less than High School: 13,582 people (32.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 13,701 people (32.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,328 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,024 people (21.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 41,635

📊 Unemployment Rate in Casa Grande, AZ

Estimated Rate: 4.0%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.