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Superior, Arizona


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Superior, Arizona

Superior, Arizona, in Pinal county, is 40 miles E of Gilbert, Arizona (center to center) and 42 miles E of Mesa, Arizona. The town is in the Phoenix - Mesa area. There are 3,254 residents in Superior.

The People and Families of Superior

In Superior, about 50% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Superior than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Superior had a median family income of $31,250.

Superior Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Superior that were owner-occupied was 72%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Superior has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Superior, 86% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySuperior Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySuperior Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Superior Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Superior Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Superior, AZ

Comparing Superior 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
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
People Living Alone69
Housing Recently Built31

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