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Casa Grande, AZ


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Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande, Arizona, in Pinal county, is 29 miles S of Chandler, Arizona (center to center) and 37 miles S of Mesa, Arizona. The city is included in the Phoenix - Mesa metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 25,224 people lived in Casa Grande.

The People and Families of Casa Grande

In Casa Grande, about 54% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Casa Grande without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Casa Grande had a median family income of $40,827.

Political Inclinations

Casa Grande residents donated more money ($1,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Casa Grande Housing

An estimated 63% of living spaces in Casa Grande are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Casa Grande, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Casa Grande; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

Casa Grande strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Casa Grande Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Casa Grande Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Casa Grande Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Casa Grande, AZ

Comparing Casa Grande to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population36
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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