City safety & data profile

Drexel HeightsAZ

Drexel Heights, AZ is a 28K-resident city in Pima County with a median household income of $73,508.

Pima County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Drexel Heights, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Drexel Heights has a population larger than 60% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $250,100.

Data updated 2026-07-19

28K
Population
Top 40%
By size
$73,508
Median income
$250,100
Median home
14.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Drexel Heights

Drexel Heights posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities

Where Drexel Heights income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,508 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Drexel Heights, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Drexel Heights sits inside Pima County, Arizona, at roughly 32.14°N, -111.03°W. Population 27,749, $73,508 median household income. Median home value $250,100, median rent $1,342. Poverty rate 14.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Drexel Heights's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.5%, then obesity at 34.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Drexel Heights from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,749
Drexel Heights
Median Income
$73,508
+8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$250,100
+10% vs avg
Median Age
37.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pima County) - Drexel Heights's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+7%
Median Income
$70,315+53%
Median Home Value
$319,700+91%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-26%
Unemployment
5.4%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Drexel Heights, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
Poverty Rate
14.6% +3% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%
Work From Home 10.9%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 36%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.5%
Obesity
34.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
Physical Inactivity
27.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Binge Drinking
13.9%
Diabetes
13.1%
Current Smoking
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53%
Annual Checkup 74.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Drexel Heights, AZ? ▼
Drexel Heights, AZ has a population of 27,749 people, located in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Drexel Heights? ▼
The median household income in Drexel Heights, AZ is $73,508 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
What is the median home value in Drexel Heights? ▼
The median home value in Drexel Heights, AZ is $250,100. Median rent is $1,342/month.
What are the top health concerns in Drexel Heights? ▼
The top health indicators in Drexel Heights include Short Sleep Duration (39.5%), Obesity (34.5%), High Blood Pressure (33.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Drexel Heights? ▼
The median age in Drexel Heights, AZ is 37.3 years. 17.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Drexel Heights, AZ is located in Pima County, Arizona. With a population of 28K and a $73,508 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Drexel Heights area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Drexel Heights's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pima County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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