City profile
San Tan Valley, AZ
Pinal County · Population 109,189
San Tan Valley is a city in Pinal County, AZ with about 109,189 residents and a typical home value near $410,000. It is 30 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
57°F
Summer avg
94°F
Sunny days / yr
299
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$410,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,433
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.60%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Wildfire, Lightning
Nearest major airport
31 mi to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
109,189
Black population
4.8%
County
Pinal County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AZ is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 109,189 residents
- Typical home value about $410,000
- 30 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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