Santa Cruz County

AZ · Pop. 25,619 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Santa Cruz County is a suburban county in AZ with a population of approximately 25,619.

$/Acre: $1,209

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 304 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax7.06%

Cost of Living Index104.6

Median Household Income$66,404

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,209

Median Home Price$317K

Acres for Sale613

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season304 days

Annual Rainfall21 inches

Avg Summer High100°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,709 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)364 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K457

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyModerate