Drexel Heights is a small city of 30,254 in Arizona, with a median household income of $72,567
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Drexel Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Drexel Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Drexel Heights city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.3
Drexel Heights's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Drexel Heights costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Drexel Heights, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$200,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,201
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,567
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Drexel Heights's violent crime rate is 396.8 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
396.8 /100k
Property Crime
2614.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Drexel Heights is served primarily by Pima Rose Academy Inc. (90997).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Drexel Heights, AZ
National Avg
School District
Pima Rose Academy Inc. (90997)
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Drexel Heights sees average highs of 66.5°F in January
and 100.2°F in July,
with 11.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Drexel Heights's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Drexel Heights roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $200,200 and median rent is $1,201/month.
Drexel Heights's violent crime rate is 396.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2614.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Drexel Heights are operated by Pima Rose Academy Inc. (90997).
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Drexel Heights, AZ has a population of 30,254, a median household income of $72,567, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Drexel Heights averages 66.5°F in January and 100.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Drexel Heights, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85746.
The population of Drexel Heights, Arizona is 30,254 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Drexel Heights: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $200,200, median household income $72,567, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Drexel Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
