Living in Pinal County, Arizona

Pinal County is a county in Arizona with a population of around 406,584, part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA metro area. The main communities are Casa Grande, Maricopa, Apache Junction.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,989/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $375K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 64°F) and very hot summers (highs around 98°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Pinal County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.