Living in Bagdad, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bagdad · Census data 2020–2024
Bagdad has 2,814 residents with a median age of 24. The median household income is $107,885 (35% higher than the Arizona median), the median rent is $626/month.
Bagdad at a glance
- Population
- 2,814
- Median age
- 24State: 39
- Median household income
- $107,885State: $79,964
- Median rent
- $626/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 4.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 9 min
Is Bagdad a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bagdad
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bagdad the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $626 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bagdad median household income
The median household income in Bagdad is $107,885 and the income per person is $28,544. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Bagdad: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 857
- Owner-occupied
- 4.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 95.1%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.42
Bagdad demographics
- Population
- 2,814
- Median age
- 24
- Under 18
- 39.7%
- 65 and older
- 4.2%
- Households
- 824
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bagdad ›
Education in Bagdad
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Bagdad have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bagdad
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 9 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Bagdad vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdad | 2,814 | $107,885 | — | $626 |
| Peeples Valley | 746 | $70,313 | $308,000 | $1,045 |
| Yarnell | 638 | $47,609 | $238,900 | — |
| Wilhoit | 1,101 | $57,708 | $230,400 | $875 |
| Congress | 1,491 | $57,159 | $249,600 | — |
| Williamson | 6,310 | $89,398 | $732,300 | $1,142 |
| Prescott | 47,400 | $70,874 | $564,100 | $1,395 |
| Aguila | 284 | $72,727 | $423,800 | — |
| Paulden | 4,795 | $91,741 | $353,700 | $1,098 |
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What is the median household income in Bagdad, AZ?
The median household income in Bagdad is $107,885, 35% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Bagdad?
The median gross rent in Bagdad is $626 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Bagdad, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 9 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Bagdad?
The median age in Bagdad is 24 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Bagdad?
The average commute to work in Bagdad is 9 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bagdad?
The unemployment rate in Bagdad is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bagdad?
12.4% of adults in Bagdad 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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