Living in Cienega Springs, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cienega Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Cienega Springs has 1,958 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $46,575 (42% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $191,900, the median rent is $924/month.
Cienega Springs at a glance
- Population
- 1,958
- Median age
- 59.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,575State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $191,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Cienega Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Cienega Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cienega Springs the median home value is $191,900, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,426 a month in housing costs.
Cienega Springs median household income
The median household income in Cienega Springs is $46,575 and the income per person is $34,497. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Cienega Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,089
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 48%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.80
48% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cienega Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Cienega Springs demographics
- Population
- 1,958
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 1,087
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 17.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cienega Springs ›
Education in Cienega Springs
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Cienega Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cienega Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Cienega Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega Springs | 1,958 | $46,575 | $191,900 | $924 |
| Bluewater | 177 | $55,500 | $77,200 | — |
| Bluewater | 897 | $68,750 | $147,500 | $892 |
| Parker Strip | 861 | $56,806 | $221,400 | $646 |
| Big River | 1,140 | $39,773 | $126,200 | $839 |
| Parker | 3,388 | $66,273 | $300,000 | $964 |
| Lake Havasu City | 58,359 | $70,148 | $455,400 | $1,320 |
| Bouse | 1,203 | $47,691 | $139,700 | — |
| Desert Hills | 2,944 | $62,361 | $281,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Cienega Springs, AZ?
The median household income in Cienega Springs is $46,575, 42% 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 Cienega Springs?
The median home value in Cienega Springs is $191,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Cienega Springs?
The median gross rent in Cienega Springs is $924 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Cienega Springs, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Cienega Springs?
The median age in Cienega Springs is 59.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Cienega Springs?
The average commute to work in Cienega Springs is 14 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cienega Springs?
The unemployment rate in Cienega Springs is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cienega Springs?
13.6% of adults in Cienega Springs 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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