Cost of Living in Three Points, AZ

Population 5,033 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Three Points a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $148,000.

Three Points is about 25 miles west of Tucson, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Tucson's $242,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 48
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Three Points

The median home value in Three Points is $147,900 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $988/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,083/year is 29% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, below 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, Three Points has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$147,900
52% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$416,341
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$988/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
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 88.3%
Renter-occupied 11.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$988
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,602/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
39.7 min
47% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.4%
Carpooled
7.3%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
6.2%

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
$53,083
29% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,432
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.8%
Graduate degree 3.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.2
Male median age 42.4
Female median age 37.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
33.7%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
179
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Three Points, AZ?

Three Points has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in Three Points, AZ?

The median gross rent in Three Points is $988 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Three Points?

The median home value in Three Points is $147,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Three Points?

The median household income in Three Points is $53,083 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Three Points, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Three Points is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Three Points, AZ affordable?

Yes, Three Points is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.