Living in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fortuna Foothills · Census data 2020–2024
Fortuna Foothills has 28,896 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $60,474 (24% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $199,200, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Fortuna Foothills at a glance
- Population
- 28,896
- Median age
- 61.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,474State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $199,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fortuna Foothills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Fortuna Foothills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fortuna Foothills the median home value is $199,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,302 a month in housing costs.
Fortuna Foothills median household income
The median household income in Fortuna Foothills is $60,474 and the income per person is $34,795. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Fortuna Foothills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,942
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 31.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.12
31.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fortuna Foothills has many vacation and second homes.
Fortuna Foothills demographics
- Population
- 28,896
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 45.3%
- Households
- 13,615
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fortuna Foothills ›
Education in Fortuna Foothills
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Fortuna Foothills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fortuna Foothills
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Fortuna Foothills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | $199,200 | $1,141 |
| El Prado Estates | 258 | $46,075 | — | — |
| Wellton | 2,527 | $58,470 | $55,600 | $1,517 |
| Yuma | 100,139 | $65,482 | $230,000 | $1,114 |
| Yuma Proving Ground | 468 | $72,712 | — | $729 |
| Avenue B and C | 4,001 | $44,240 | $14,700 | $807 |
| Donovan Estates | 507 | $38,542 | $152,900 | — |
| Somerton | 14,574 | $74,015 | $232,600 | $896 |
| Wall Lane | 374 | $81,750 | $137,500 | $832 |
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What is the median household income in Fortuna Foothills, AZ?
The median household income in Fortuna Foothills is $60,474, 24% 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 Fortuna Foothills?
The median home value in Fortuna Foothills is $199,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Fortuna Foothills?
The median gross rent in Fortuna Foothills is $1,141 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Fortuna Foothills, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Fortuna Foothills?
The median age in Fortuna Foothills is 61.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Fortuna Foothills?
The average commute to work in Fortuna Foothills is 24 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fortuna Foothills?
The unemployment rate in Fortuna Foothills is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fortuna Foothills?
16.5% of adults in Fortuna Foothills 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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