Living in Clarkdale, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarkdale · Census data 2020–2024
Clarkdale has 4,758 residents with a median age of 59.8. The median household income is $46,563 (42% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $373,600, the median rent is $1,321/month.
Clarkdale at a glance
- Population
- 4,758
- Median age
- 59.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,563State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $373,600State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clarkdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Clarkdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkdale the median home value is $373,600, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,703 a month in housing costs.
Clarkdale median household income
The median household income in Clarkdale is $46,563 and the income per person is $37,045. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Clarkdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,567
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 1.90
Clarkdale demographics
- Population
- 4,758
- Median age
- 59.8
- Under 18
- 11.5%
- 65 and older
- 34.8%
- Households
- 2,500
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarkdale ›
Education in Clarkdale
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Clarkdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarkdale
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Clarkdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkdale | 4,758 | $46,563 | $373,600 | $1,321 |
| Jerome | 231 | $40,096 | $386,800 | $957 |
| Cottonwood | 12,580 | $48,448 | $324,100 | $1,120 |
| Verde Village | 11,930 | $69,331 | $354,200 | $1,173 |
| Cornville | 3,618 | $72,596 | $367,100 | $1,560 |
| Sedona | 9,777 | $73,738 | $786,800 | $1,448 |
| Lake Montezuma | 4,929 | $64,455 | $285,200 | $1,238 |
| Camp Verde | 12,521 | $69,203 | $318,100 | $1,059 |
| Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) | 6,356 | $80,878 | $741,100 | $1,786 |
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What is the median household income in Clarkdale, AZ?
The median household income in Clarkdale is $46,563, 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 Clarkdale?
The median home value in Clarkdale is $373,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Clarkdale?
The median gross rent in Clarkdale is $1,321 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Clarkdale, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Clarkdale?
The median age in Clarkdale is 59.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Clarkdale?
The average commute to work in Clarkdale is 22 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarkdale?
The unemployment rate in Clarkdale is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarkdale?
32.2% of adults in Clarkdale 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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