Globe

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Globe, AZ Area Guide

Avg Rent

$958

Population

6,952

Renter Mix

31% Rent

A picturesque mountain town rich with historic charm

Historic Mountain Views Scenic Active Affordable Rural

Situated in the southern portion of Tonto National Forest, Globe is a unique small town touting plenty of historic character and sweeping mountain views. Globe’s rich past dates back to its founding in 1876, when it was established as a mining town. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Globe’s colorful history at Besh-Ba-Gowah Museum, Gila County Historical Museum, and Old Dominion Historic Mine Park.

Naturally, Globe offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking in Round Mountain Park to practicing that baseball swing at Gila County Batting Range and everything in between. Globe boasts a wide variety of restaurants and shops to explore along Ash Street, in addition to numerous apartments and houses available for rent. Convenience to U.S. 60 and U.S. 70 makes getting around from Globe simple.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$60,853

Average: $68,169

Education

1,311

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,045

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

22%

Housing Distribution

Globe has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Globe, AZ is $759 for a studio, $958 for one bedroom, $1,261 for two bedrooms, and $816 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Globe has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$958/month
633 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Globe, AZ

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Destiny School

Public

Grades K-8

374 Students

Copper Rim Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

694 Students

Destiny School

Public

Grades K-8

374 Students

High Desert Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

387 Students

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 6-12

74 Students

Globe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

531 Students

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 6-12

74 Students

Cvit - Globe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2 Students

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Globe

Houses for Rent in Globe

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.