Living in Gila Bend, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gila Bend · Census data 2020–2024
Gila Bend has 1,363 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $52,254 (35% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $116,200, the median rent is $1,069/month.
Gila Bend is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gila Bend at a glance
- Population
- 1,363
- Median age
- 46.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,254State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $116,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,069/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Gila Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Gila Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gila Bend the median home value is $116,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Gila Bend median household income
The median household income in Gila Bend is $52,254 and the income per person is $44,366. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Gila Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 736
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 1.96
Gila Bend demographics
- Population
- 1,363
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 696
- Foreign-born
- 29.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gila Bend ›
Education in Gila Bend
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Gila Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gila Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Gila Bend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila Bend | 1,363 | $52,254 | $116,200 | $1,069 |
| Goodyear | 107,645 | $103,319 | $471,300 | $1,956 |
| Buckeye | 104,923 | $99,486 | $419,800 | $1,963 |
| Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $394,600 | $1,832 |
| Ak-Chin Village | 1,132 | $47,344 | $164,600 | — |
| Gila Crossing | 830 | $60,357 | $374,100 | — |
| Maricopa Colony | 836 | $34,620 | — | — |
| Ajo | 3,107 | $53,958 | $124,400 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in Gila Bend, AZ?
The median household income in Gila Bend is $52,254, 35% 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 Gila Bend?
The median home value in Gila Bend is $116,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Gila Bend?
The median gross rent in Gila Bend is $1,069 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Gila Bend, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Gila Bend?
The median age in Gila Bend is 46.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Gila Bend?
The average commute to work in Gila Bend is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gila Bend?
The unemployment rate in Gila Bend is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gila Bend?
8.7% of adults in Gila Bend 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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