Living in Mesquite Creek, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mesquite Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Mesquite Creek has 548 residents with a median age of 66.7. The median household income is $59,063 (26% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $217,500, the median rent is $1,567/month.
Mesquite Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mesquite Creek at a glance
- Population
- 548
- Median age
- 66.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,063State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $217,500State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,567/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Mesquite Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Mesquite Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mesquite Creek the median home value is $217,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,567 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,121 a month in housing costs.
Mesquite Creek median household income
The median household income in Mesquite Creek is $59,063 and the income per person is $36,351. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Mesquite Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 296
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.94
Mesquite Creek demographics
- Population
- 548
- Median age
- 66.7
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 56.2%
- Households
- 283
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 16.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mesquite Creek ›
Education in Mesquite Creek
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Mesquite Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mesquite Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Mesquite Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Needles | 4,872 | $38,243 | $157,200 | $745 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
| Golden Shores | 1,555 | $44,077 | $209,800 | $939 |
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What is the median household income in Mesquite Creek, AZ?
The median household income in Mesquite Creek is $59,063, 26% 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 Mesquite Creek?
The median home value in Mesquite Creek is $217,500, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Mesquite Creek?
The median gross rent in Mesquite Creek is $1,567 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Mesquite Creek, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Mesquite Creek?
The median age in Mesquite Creek is 66.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Mesquite Creek?
The average commute to work in Mesquite Creek is 22 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mesquite Creek?
The unemployment rate in Mesquite Creek is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mesquite Creek?
13.7% of adults in Mesquite Creek 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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