Living in Del Muerto, Arizona

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

Del Muerto has 439 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $29,478 (63% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $72,700.

Del Muerto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Del Muerto at a glance

Population
439
Median age
60.3State: 39
Median household income
$29,478State: $79,964
Median home value
$72,700State: $394,500
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%

Is Del Muerto a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 82% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.6%.

Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Arizona median.

The weather is best in April to June and September.

Cost of living in Del Muerto

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Del Muerto the median home value is $72,700, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Del Muerto$72,700
Arizona$394,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Arizona$1,543
United States$1,413

Del Muerto median household income

The median household income in Del Muerto is $29,478 and the income per person is $15,064. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).

Median household income

Del Muerto$29,478
Arizona$79,964
United States$80,734

Housing in Del Muerto: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
203
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
21.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
2.74

Del Muerto demographics

Population
439
Median age
60.3
Under 18
22.1%
65 and older
26.2%
Households
160
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Del Muerto

5.1% of adults 25 and older in Del Muerto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Del Muerto5.1%
Arizona33.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Del Muerto

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.1%
Average commute
—State: 25 min
Work from home
13.9%
Drive alone
86.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
26.9%

Del Muerto vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Del Muerto439$29,478$72,700—
Chinle4,147$53,239$39,200$565
Tsaile1,696$48,819$46,700$560
Sehili229$28,333——
Many Farms876$32,981$56,900$920
Nazlini527$31,250——
Lukachukai1,969$37,011$51,400$921
Round Rock623$38,750$69,500$645
Sawmill636$35,938$39,400$656

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Living in Del Muerto: FAQ

What is the median household income in Del Muerto, AZ?

The median household income in Del Muerto is $29,478, 63% 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 Del Muerto?

The median home value in Del Muerto is $72,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.

Is Del Muerto, AZ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 82% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Arizona median.

What is the median age in Del Muerto?

The median age in Del Muerto is 60.3 years (Arizona: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Del Muerto?

The unemployment rate in Del Muerto is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Del Muerto?

5.1% of adults in Del Muerto 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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