Living in Bullhead City, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bullhead City · Census data 2020–2024
Bullhead City has 42,496 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $50,556 (37% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $211,500, the median rent is $1,079/month.
Bullhead City at a glance
- Population
- 42,496
- Median age
- 56State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,556State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $211,500State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,079/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Bullhead City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Bullhead City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bullhead City the median home value is $211,500, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,079 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Bullhead City median household income
The median household income in Bullhead City is $50,556 and the income per person is $35,822. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Bullhead City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,220
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.02
Bullhead City demographics
- Population
- 42,496
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 34.3%
- Households
- 20,952
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bullhead City ›
Education in Bullhead City
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Bullhead City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bullhead City
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Bullhead City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
| Katherine | 159 | $70,278 | $188,200 | — |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Golden Valley | 8,567 | $42,585 | $176,000 | $1,134 |
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What is the median household income in Bullhead City, AZ?
The median household income in Bullhead City is $50,556, 37% 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 Bullhead City?
The median home value in Bullhead City is $211,500, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Bullhead City?
The median gross rent in Bullhead City is $1,079 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Bullhead City, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 18.7%.
What is the median age in Bullhead City?
The median age in Bullhead City is 56 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Bullhead City?
The average commute to work in Bullhead City is 20 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bullhead City?
The unemployment rate in Bullhead City is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bullhead City?
15.2% of adults in Bullhead City 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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