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Cost of Living in Mohave County, AZ

Population 220,517 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,091
Median home value$281,000
Median household income$57,684

The median rent in Mohave County, AZ is $1,091/month, 29% lower than the Arizona median and 23% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $281,000, 16% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $57,684 a year, 28% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $43,640/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,421/mo

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Mohave County vs. Arizona vs. U.S.

Mohave CountyArizonaU.S.
Median rent$1,091$1,543$1,413
Median home value$281,000$394,500$332,700
Median household income$57,684$79,964$80,734
Homeownership rate74.1%67.4%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%33.3%35.7%
Poverty rate16.1%12.5%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.3%5.1%5.2%
Work from home9.1%18.4%15.1%
Median age53.639.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Mohave County, AZ?

The median gross rent in Mohave County, AZ is $1,091 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $43,640 a year in gross income.

Is Mohave County, AZ expensive to live in?

Rent there is 23% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.9 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 $69,613Yuma County, AZRent $993 · Income $62,876Coconino County, AZRent $1,473 · Income $72,966

Counties with a similar cost of living

Okeechobee County, FLRent $1,082 · Income $57,984Troup County, GARent $1,087 · Income $56,776Muscogee County, GARent $1,106 · Income $58,073Lynchburg city, VARent $1,073 · Income $57,947Bee County, TXRent $1,065 · Income $57,673Siskiyou County, CARent $1,091 · Income $59,095

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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