Living in LeChee, Arizona

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

LeChee has 1,307 residents with a median age of 27.5. The median household income is $61,731 (23% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $86,100, the median rent is $753/month.

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

LeChee at a glance

Population
1,307
Median age
27.5State: 39
Median household income
$61,731State: $79,964
Median home value
$86,100State: $394,500
Median rent
$753/moState: $1,543
Homeowners
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
Average commute
21 min

Is LeChee a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.

Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.

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

Cost of living in LeChee

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In LeChee the median home value is $86,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 15.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $979 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

LeChee$86,100
Arizona$394,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

LeChee$753
Arizona$1,543
United States$1,413

LeChee median household income

The median household income in LeChee is $61,731 and the income per person is $23,129. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).

Median household income

LeChee$61,731
Arizona$79,964
United States$80,734

Housing in LeChee: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
473
Owner-occupied
87.1%
Renter-occupied
12.9%
Vacant
16.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1992
Average household size
3.30

LeChee demographics

Population
1,307
Median age
27.5
Under 18
28%
65 and older
7.8%
Households
396
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White0.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black4%
Asian0%

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

Education in LeChee

9.1% of adults 25 and older in LeChee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

LeChee9.1%
Arizona33.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in LeChee

Unemployment rate
3.3%State: 5.1%
Average commute
21 minState: 25 min
Work from home
0.9%
Drive alone
84.9%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
77.3%

LeChee vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
LeChee1,307$61,731$86,100$753
Page7,345$88,826$304,300$653
Greenehaven325$66,450$234,600—
Big Water502$48,750$272,500$1,204
Bitter Springs504$70,750$62,000—
Kaibito1,661$46,932$60,200$682
Tonalea205$33,681—$763
Shonto274$44,028—$800

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Living in LeChee: FAQ

What is the median household income in LeChee, AZ?

The median household income in LeChee is $61,731, 23% 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 LeChee?

The median home value in LeChee is $86,100, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.

How much is rent in LeChee?

The median gross rent in LeChee is $753 per month, about 15.4% of household income.

Is LeChee, AZ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.

What is the median age in LeChee?

The median age in LeChee is 27.5 years (Arizona: 39).

How long is the commute in LeChee?

The average commute to work in LeChee is 21 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in LeChee?

The unemployment rate in LeChee is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is LeChee?

9.1% of adults in LeChee 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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