San Simon is a small town of 221 in Arizona, with a median household income of $23,750
and a 24.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
San Simon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether San Simon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All San Simon 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: 81.9
San Simon's overall cost of living index is 81.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in San Simon costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
San Simon, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$35,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$23,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
San Simon's violent crime rate is 178.7 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.7 /100k
Property Crime
1148.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
San Simon is served primarily by Apache Elementary District (4178).
Metric
San Simon, AZ
National Avg
School District
Apache Elementary District (4178)
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
San Simon sees average highs of 60.7°F in January
and 98.1°F in July,
with 10.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
San Simon's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes San Simon roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $35,300 and median rent is $682/month.
San Simon's violent crime rate is 178.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1148.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in San Simon are operated by Apache Elementary District (4178).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
San Simon, AZ has a population of 221, a median household income of $23,750, and an unemployment rate of 24.2%.
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.
San Simon averages 60.7°F in January and 98.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.3 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
San Simon, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85632.
The population of San Simon, Arizona is 221 with a median age of 64.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in San Simon: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $35,300, median household income $23,750, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare San Simon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
