Living in Central, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central · Census data 2020–2024
Central has 657 residents with a median age of 26.8. The median household income is $97,365 (22% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $480,000.
Central is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Central at a glance
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 26.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,365State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $480,000State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Central a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Central
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central the median home value is $480,000, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,021 a month in housing costs.
Central median household income
The median household income in Central is $97,365 and the income per person is $41,021. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Central: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 227
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.89
Central demographics
- Population
- 657
- Median age
- 26.8
- Under 18
- 38.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central ›
Education in Central
54.1% of adults 25 and older in Central have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Central vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 657 | $97,365 | $480,000 | — |
| Pima | 2,995 | $97,960 | $267,300 | $1,162 |
| Thatcher | 5,439 | $82,917 | $286,300 | $939 |
| Safford | 10,239 | $65,647 | $199,800 | $1,048 |
| Cactus Flats | 1,508 | $58,021 | $313,700 | $239 |
| Solomon | 321 | $76,583 | — | $697 |
| Swift Trail Junction | 2,859 | $63,074 | $204,800 | $905 |
| San Jose | 496 | $63,269 | $134,400 | — |
| Fort Thomas | 313 | $108,542 | $154,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Central, AZ?
The median household income in Central is $97,365, 22% higher 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 Central?
The median home value in Central is $480,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Central, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Arizona median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Central?
The median age in Central is 26.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Central?
The average commute to work in Central is 20 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central?
The unemployment rate in Central is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central?
54.1% of adults in Central 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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