Housing in the central Arizona region is more affordable than similar homes in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. With over 81,154 housing units at an average density of 15/sq mi, Pinal County has the ability to facilitate more growth. There are numerous housing developments in the central Arizona region communities of Casa Grande, Eloy, and Maricopa. These homes offer comfort and amenities that rival larger communities in their scope and offerings.

Central Arizona has a large selection of available housing options:

• Many new single family home developments are currently being built with pricing starting from the $100’s, as well as new custom homes starting from the $300’s. A huge range of pre-owned homes from as low as $85,000 to over $1,000,000 are available.

• Over 20 apartment complexes exist between the three communities, many built within the last ten years. Most complexes offer short-term leases as well as six-month or yearly. Furnished units are available in the area. Average cost to rent a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment is $600 per month.

Cost of Living

There is currently no specific cost of living data for the cities of Casa Grande, Eloy, and Maricopa. Therefore, data is provided for the nearby metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson in comparison to other selected U.S. cities. Keep in mind the actual cost of living in the Pinal Alliance for Economic Growth Region is consistently lower than in the cities of Phoenix and Tucson.