Cost of Living in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ

Population 3,243 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

96
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) sits on the smaller end of the Arizona city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is about 40 miles northwest of Tucson, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Tucson's $242,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 83
Rent 117

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County)

The median home value in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is $252,500 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,534/month, 17% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,167/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$252,500
17% below avg
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
17% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.7x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 93.9%
Renter-occupied 6.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,534
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,148/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.6 min
47% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.1%
Carpooled
16.8%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
8.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$79,167
6% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,493
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
38% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.4%
Graduate degree 4.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.9
Male median age 38.1
Female median age 44.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
29.9%
Good air days/yr
709
Max AQI recorded
44
PM2.5 days
155
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ?

Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ?

The median gross rent in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is $1,534 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County)?

The median home value in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is $252,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County)?

The median household income in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is $79,167 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ affordable?

Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) at a Glance

Population
3,243
Median Income
$79,167
Home Value
$252,500
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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