Living in Keams Canyon, Arizona

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Keams Canyon · Census data 2020–2024

Keams Canyon has 379 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $60,735 (24% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $115,000, the median rent is $655/month.

Keams Canyon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Keams Canyon at a glance

Population
379
Median age
40.5State: 39
Median household income
$60,735State: $79,964
Median home value
$115,000State: $394,500
Median rent
$655/moState: $1,543
Homeowners
35.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%

Is Keams Canyon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.

Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Arizona median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Keams Canyon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Keams Canyon the median home value is $115,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $655 per month, which is 12.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Keams Canyon$115,000
Arizona$394,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Keams Canyon$655
Arizona$1,543
United States$1,413

Keams Canyon median household income

The median household income in Keams Canyon is $60,735 and the income per person is $25,349. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).

Median household income

Keams Canyon$60,735
Arizona$79,964
United States$80,734

Housing in Keams Canyon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
164
Owner-occupied
35.1%
Renter-occupied
64.9%
Vacant
9.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2001
Average household size
2.32

Keams Canyon demographics

Population
379
Median age
40.5
Under 18
7.1%
65 and older
38.5%
Households
148
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
13.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White4.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black5.3%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Keams Canyon ›

Education in Keams Canyon

17.2% of adults 25 and older in Keams Canyon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Keams Canyon17.2%
Arizona33.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Keams Canyon

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.1%
Average commute
—State: 25 min
Work from home
13.5%
Drive alone
86.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.5%

Keams Canyon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Keams Canyon379$60,735$115,000$655
Jeddito311$33,095$31,100$467
First Mesa1,459$57,889$48,300$756
Low Mountain697$24,500$59,000$1,044
Whitecone805$31,083$123,900$861
Pinon1,159$45,563$82,300$596
Steamboat372$35,833$37,100$833
Kykotsmovi Village545$36,384$104,700—
Hotevilla-Bacavi645$20,509——

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Living in Keams Canyon: FAQ

What is the median household income in Keams Canyon, AZ?

The median household income in Keams Canyon is $60,735, 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 Keams Canyon?

The median home value in Keams Canyon is $115,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.

How much is rent in Keams Canyon?

The median gross rent in Keams Canyon is $655 per month, about 12.4% of household income.

Is Keams Canyon, AZ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Arizona median.

What is the median age in Keams Canyon?

The median age in Keams Canyon is 40.5 years (Arizona: 39).

What is the unemployment rate in Keams Canyon?

The unemployment rate in Keams Canyon is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Keams Canyon?

17.2% of adults in Keams Canyon 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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