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Cost of Living in Gila County, AZ

Population 53,795 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,030
Median home value$269,400
Median household income$61,986

The median rent in Gila County, AZ is $1,030/month, 33% lower than the Arizona median and 27% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $269,400, 19% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $61,986 a year, 22% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $41,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,362/mo

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Gila County vs. Arizona vs. U.S.

Gila CountyArizonaU.S.
Median rent$1,030$1,543$1,413
Median home value$269,400$394,500$332,700
Median household income$61,986$79,964$80,734
Homeownership rate77.5%67.4%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.7%33.3%35.7%
Poverty rate16.9%12.5%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.1%5.1%5.2%
Work from home12.2%18.4%15.1%
Median age51.139.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Gila County, AZ?

The median gross rent in Gila County, AZ is $1,030 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Gila County, AZ?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $41,200 a year in gross income.

Is Gila County, AZ expensive to live in?

Rent there is 27% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.3 times the median household income.

Other counties in Arizona

Maricopa County, AZRent $1,708 · Income $89,300Pima County, AZRent $1,212 · Income $70,315Pinal County, AZRent $1,537 · Income $80,266Yavapai County, AZRent $1,351 · Income $69,613Mohave County, AZRent $1,091 · Income $57,684Yuma County, AZRent $993 · Income $62,876

Counties with a similar cost of living

Dorchester County, MDRent $1,032 · Income $61,839Anderson County, TXRent $1,041 · Income $62,068Wayne County, PARent $1,038 · Income $62,381Coos County, ORRent $1,042 · Income $62,143Webb County, TXRent $1,027 · Income $63,058Kleberg County, TXRent $1,043 · Income $61,292

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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