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Globe, Arizona

Introduction to Globe, Arizona

Globe, Arizona, in Gila county, is 58 miles E of Gilbert, Arizona and 59 miles E of Mesa, Arizona. The city’s population is 7,486.

Globe History

Globe was established as a mining district in 1875. Corydon E. Cooley was the first European descendent to extensively explore the region’s mineral wealth. In February of 1881, Globe became the seat of Gila County. Later that same year, copper mining began in Globe, which today forms a major part of the city’s economy.

Globe and nearby Attractions

  • Tonto National Monument Museum
  • Besh-ba-Gowah Indian Ruin
  • Gila County Museum
  • Pueblo Grande Ruin

Things To Do In Globe

The city of Globe celebrates various festivals like the Apache Jii Day and the Gila County Fair. The Besh-ba-Gowah Archaeological Park might interest those hoping to learn more about the history of the area. Besh-Ba-Gowah was one of the largest single site archaeological collections in the southwest.

Globe Transportation

Flights are available from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Globe Higher Education

Central Arizona College and Scottsdale Community College are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Globe Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Globe Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Globe, AZ

Comparing Globe 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
Male Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity87
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women37
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing93
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime24
Low Violent Crime12

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