Cost of Living in Three Points, AZ
Population 5,033 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
Three Points has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
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.
Three Points at a Glance
- Population
- 5,033
- Median Income
- $53,083
- Home Value
- $147,900
- Median Rent
- $988/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.7%
- Sales Tax
- 8.4%
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