What are the schools like in St. David, AZ?

School district data for St. David is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in St. David?

The median household income in St. David, AZ is $51,705 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in St. David, AZ?

St. David has an average high temperature of 64.7°F in January and 97.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

St. David, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is St. David, AZ affordable or expensive?

St. David's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. David is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,600 and the median rent is $818 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. David, AZ?

St. David has a violent crime rate of 178.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1148.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is St. David, AZ a Good Place to Live?

St. David is a small town of 1,300 in Arizona, with a median household income of $51,705 . Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: St. David stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. David is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. David 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: 90.6

St. David's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. David costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	St. David, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,705	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

St. David'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

Metric	St. David, AZ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. David sees average highs of 64.7°F in January and 97.5°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. David, AZ
Average High — January	64.7°F
Average High — July	97.5°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	St. David, AZ	National Avg
Population	1,300	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Benson, AZ 7 mi Whetstone, AZ 12 mi Mescal, AZ 14 mi Tombstone, AZ 14 mi Dragoon, AZ 14 mi

St. David vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. David, AZ affordable or expensive?

St. David's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes St. David roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $152,600 and median rent is $818/month.

What is the crime rate in St. David, AZ?

St. David'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.

What are the schools like in St. David?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is St. David, AZ a good place to live?

St. David, AZ has a population of 1,300, a median household income of $51,705, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in St. David?

St. David averages 64.7°F in January and 97.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of St. David?

The population of St. David, Arizona is 1,300 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. David?

Key numbers for living in St. David: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $152,600, median household income $51,705, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. David side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.