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Casa Grande, Arizona

Introduction to Casa Grande, Arizona

Casa Grande, Arizona, in Pinal county, is 29 miles S of Chandler, Arizona 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.

Casa Grande History

The mining boom in Arizona led to the establishment of Casa Grande in 1879. Thompson Rodney Peart was one of the founders of Casa Grande. Many areas and significant structures in the city are named after him, including Peart Park, the Peart Center and Peart Road. Casa Grande was named after the Hohokan Ruins that can be found at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. It was incorporated in 1915.

Casa Grande and nearby Attractions

  • Casa Grande Country Club
  • Casa Grande Railroad Station
  • Casa Grande Mountain Park
  • Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
  • Heritage Hall
  • Casa Grande Art Museum

Things To Do In Casa Grande

The Hohokam Indian Ruins are about 20 miles away and are a very popular destination for visitors. One can learn about the local history of the area at the Casa Grande Valley Historical Museum, where several historical items are on display. Casa Grande has several other historic structures which are noted for their architectural styles, like the historical railroad station.

Casa Grande Transportation

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers regular services.

Casa Grande Higher Education

Central Arizona College, Chandler/ Gilbert Community College and Mesa Community College are the nearby higher education institutions.

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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