Living in Joseph City, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Joseph City · Census data 2020–2024
Joseph City has 2,153 residents with a median age of 23.2. The median household income is $75,227 (6% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $176,600, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Joseph City at a glance
- Population
- 2,153
- Median age
- 23.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $75,227State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $176,600State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 72.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Joseph City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Joseph City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Joseph City the median home value is $176,600, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,242 a month in housing costs.
Joseph City median household income
The median household income in Joseph City is $75,227 and the income per person is $19,906. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Joseph City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 644
- Owner-occupied
- 72.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.3%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.56
Joseph City demographics
- Population
- 2,153
- Median age
- 23.2
- Under 18
- 43.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 604
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Joseph City ›
Education in Joseph City
9% of adults 25 and older in Joseph City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Joseph City
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Joseph City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph City | 2,153 | $75,227 | $176,600 | $1,089 |
| Holbrook | 4,858 | $56,502 | $163,600 | $905 |
| Winslow West | 335 | $33,155 | $232,400 | $583 |
| Winslow | 8,773 | $58,346 | $167,600 | $1,051 |
| Dilkon | 1,270 | $37,656 | $77,000 | $711 |
| Indian Wells | 318 | $49,250 | $82,200 | $1,071 |
| Snowflake | 6,444 | $76,174 | $271,800 | $1,350 |
| Seba Dalkai | 141 | $60,313 | — | — |
| Tees Toh | 382 | $45,417 | $94,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Joseph City, AZ?
The median household income in Joseph City is $75,227, 6% 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 Joseph City?
The median home value in Joseph City is $176,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Joseph City?
The median gross rent in Joseph City is $1,089 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Joseph City, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Joseph City?
The median age in Joseph City is 23.2 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Joseph City?
The average commute to work in Joseph City is 25 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Joseph City?
The unemployment rate in Joseph City is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Joseph City?
9% of adults in Joseph City 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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