Living in Gadsden, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gadsden · Census data 2020–2024
Gadsden has 493 residents with a median age of 24.2. The median household income is $43,535 (46% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $155,800, the median rent is $482/month.
Gadsden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gadsden at a glance
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 24.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,535State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $155,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $482/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
Is Gadsden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Gadsden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gadsden the median home value is $155,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $482 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gadsden median household income
The median household income in Gadsden is $43,535 and the income per person is $17,403. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Gadsden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 219
- Owner-occupied
- 19.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 80.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.25
Gadsden demographics
- Population
- 493
- Median age
- 24.2
- Under 18
- 44%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 219
- Foreign-born
- 63.7%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gadsden ›
Education in Gadsden
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Gadsden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gadsden
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 20.1%
- Public transit
- 79.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Gadsden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 493 | $43,535 | $155,800 | $482 |
| Somerton | 14,574 | $74,015 | $232,600 | $896 |
| San Luis | 37,337 | $59,400 | $224,900 | $741 |
| Wall Lane | 374 | $81,750 | $137,500 | $832 |
| Donovan Estates | 507 | $38,542 | $152,900 | — |
| Avenue B and C | 4,001 | $44,240 | $14,700 | $807 |
| Yuma | 100,139 | $65,482 | $230,000 | $1,114 |
| El Prado Estates | 258 | $46,075 | — | — |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | $199,200 | $1,141 |
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What is the median household income in Gadsden, AZ?
The median household income in Gadsden is $43,535, 46% 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 Gadsden?
The median home value in Gadsden is $155,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Gadsden?
The median gross rent in Gadsden is $482 per month.
Is Gadsden, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
What is the median age in Gadsden?
The median age in Gadsden is 24.2 years (Arizona: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Gadsden?
The unemployment rate in Gadsden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gadsden?
4.6% of adults in Gadsden 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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