Living in Fort Mohave, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Mohave · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Mohave has 15,715 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $64,815 (19% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $294,300, the median rent is $1,010/month.
Fort Mohave at a glance
- Population
- 15,715
- Median age
- 60.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,815State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $294,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Fort Mohave a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Fort Mohave
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Mohave the median home value is $294,300, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,422 a month in housing costs.
Fort Mohave median household income
The median household income in Fort Mohave is $64,815 and the income per person is $33,933. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Fort Mohave: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,217
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.19
Fort Mohave demographics
- Population
- 15,715
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 39.2%
- Households
- 7,175
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Mohave ›
Education in Fort Mohave
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Fort Mohave have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Mohave
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Fort Mohave vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
| Needles | 4,872 | $38,243 | $157,200 | $745 |
| Katherine | 159 | $70,278 | $188,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fort Mohave, AZ?
The median household income in Fort Mohave is $64,815, 19% 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 Fort Mohave?
The median home value in Fort Mohave is $294,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Fort Mohave?
The median gross rent in Fort Mohave is $1,010 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Fort Mohave, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Fort Mohave?
The median age in Fort Mohave is 60.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Fort Mohave?
The average commute to work in Fort Mohave is 21 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Mohave?
The unemployment rate in Fort Mohave is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Mohave?
10.8% of adults in Fort Mohave 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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