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Globe, Arizona


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Globe, Arizona

Globe, Arizona, in Gila county, is 58 miles E of Gilbert, Arizona (center to center) and 59 miles E of Mesa, Arizona. The city has a population of 7,486.

The People and Families of Globe

In Globe, about 50% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Globe.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Globe had a median family income of $42,280.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Globe residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Globe Housing

In Globe, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Globe, 90% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

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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