Below Average CostHigh CrimeGlobe Unified District (4208)
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Globe is a small town of 7,230 in Arizona, with a median household income of $64,516
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Globe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Globe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Globe 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: 92.2
Globe's overall cost of living index is 92.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Globe costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Globe, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$876
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,516
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Globe's violent crime rate is 810.5 per 100,000 residents
— 113% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
810.5 /100k
Property Crime
5408.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Globe is served primarily by Globe Unified District (4208).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Globe, AZ
National Avg
School District
Globe Unified District (4208)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Globe sees average highs of 55.3°F in January
and 96.8°F in July,
with 15.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Globe's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Globe roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,100 and median rent is $876/month.
Globe's violent crime rate is 810.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5408.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Globe are operated by Globe Unified District (4208).
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Globe, AZ has a population of 7,230, a median household income of $64,516, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Globe averages 55.3°F in January and 96.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Globe, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85501.
The population of Globe, Arizona is 7,230 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Globe: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $187,100, median household income $64,516, crime index 231 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Globe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
