salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.4 minutes each way. Most homes (82.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,080 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 85 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Tan Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Tan Valley
| Size | San Tan Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,458 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,059 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,327 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Tan Valley overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for San Tan Valley, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in San Tan Valley
Life in San Tan Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Tan Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $244 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $410,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Tan Valley, AZ?
Renting in San Tan Valley costs a median of about $2,602 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in San Tan Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,080 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Tan Valley cheap or expensive?
San Tan Valley is rated OK: rent takes 29.9% of the typical household income of $104,305. It ranks 85th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Tan Valley?
The median homeowner in San Tan Valley pays $1,601 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.
Is San Tan Valley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in San Tan Valley?
The median home value in San Tan Valley is $410,100, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
109,189 people live in San Tan Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.