Living in Ajo, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ajo · Census data 2020–2024
Ajo has 3,107 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $53,958 (33% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $124,400, the median rent is $838/month.
Ajo at a glance
- Population
- 3,107
- Median age
- 62.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,958State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $124,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $838/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Ajo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Ajo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ajo the median home value is $124,400, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $959 a month in housing costs.
Ajo median household income
The median household income in Ajo is $53,958 and the income per person is $31,044. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Ajo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,038
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 26.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.07
Ajo demographics
- Population
- 3,107
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 11.7%
- 65 and older
- 43%
- Households
- 1,496
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 19.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ajo ›
Education in Ajo
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Ajo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ajo
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Ajo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajo | 3,107 | $53,958 | $124,400 | $838 |
| Gila Bend | 1,363 | $52,254 | $116,200 | $1,069 |
| Pisinemo | 311 | $26,607 | $91,000 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 615 | $39,766 | $102,300 | $808 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Ajo: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ajo, AZ?
The median household income in Ajo is $53,958, 33% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ajo?
The median home value in Ajo is $124,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Ajo?
The median gross rent in Ajo is $838 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Ajo, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Ajo?
The median age in Ajo is 62.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Ajo?
The average commute to work in Ajo is 17 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ajo?
The unemployment rate in Ajo is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ajo?
26.1% of adults in Ajo have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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