Living in Clifton, Arizona

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clifton · Census data 2020–2024

Clifton has 3,822 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $78,480 (about the same as the Arizona median), the median home value is $66,000, the median rent is $607/month.

Clifton at a glance

Population
3,822
Median age
30.9State: 39
Median household income
$78,480State: $79,964
Median home value
$66,000State: $394,500
Median rent
$607/moState: $1,543
Homeowners
38.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
Average commute
21 min

Is Clifton a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Arizona median.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Clifton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clifton the median home value is $66,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, which is 10.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Clifton$66,000
Arizona$394,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Clifton$607
Arizona$1,543
United States$1,413

Clifton median household income

The median household income in Clifton is $78,480 and the income per person is $27,954. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).

Median household income

Clifton$78,480
Arizona$79,964
United States$80,734

Housing in Clifton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,561
Owner-occupied
38.4%
Renter-occupied
61.6%
Vacant
19.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1979
Average household size
3.02

Clifton demographics

Population
3,822
Median age
30.9
Under 18
37.3%
65 and older
3.5%
Households
1,256
Foreign-born
10%
Veterans
4.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White50.1%
Hispanic or Latino57.8%
Black1.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clifton ›

Education in Clifton

17.8% of adults 25 and older in Clifton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clifton17.8%
Arizona33.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Clifton

Unemployment rate
0.8%State: 5.1%
Average commute
21 minState: 25 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
90.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.3%
Homes with broadband
100%

Clifton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Clifton3,822$78,480$66,000$607
Morenci1,673$69,583—$708
York399$83,097$166,700—
Duncan969$33,529$139,000$665
San Jose496$63,269$134,400—
Solomon321$76,583—$697
Franklin103$79,327$115,400—
Safford10,239$65,647$199,800$1,048
Virden175$126,094$207,600—

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Living in Clifton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Clifton, AZ?

The median household income in Clifton is $78,480, about the same as 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 Clifton?

The median home value in Clifton is $66,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.

How much is rent in Clifton?

The median gross rent in Clifton is $607 per month, about 10.6% of household income.

Is Clifton, AZ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Arizona median.

What is the median age in Clifton?

The median age in Clifton is 30.9 years (Arizona: 39).

How long is the commute in Clifton?

The average commute to work in Clifton is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Clifton?

The unemployment rate in Clifton is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Clifton?

17.8% of adults in Clifton 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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