Living in Mohave Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mohave Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Mohave Valley has 2,555 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $60,134 (25% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $256,900, the median rent is $1,299/month.
Mohave Valley at a glance
- Population
- 2,555
- Median age
- 47.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,134State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $256,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,299/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mohave Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Mohave Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mohave Valley the median home value is $256,900, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,388 a month in housing costs.
Mohave Valley median household income
The median household income in Mohave Valley is $60,134 and the income per person is $35,337. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Mohave Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,370
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.15
Mohave Valley demographics
- Population
- 2,555
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 1,187
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 19.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mohave Valley ›
Education in Mohave Valley
6.8% of adults 25 and older in Mohave Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mohave Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Mohave Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Needles | 4,872 | $38,243 | $157,200 | $745 |
| Golden Shores | 1,555 | $44,077 | $209,800 | $939 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Mohave Valley, AZ?
The median household income in Mohave Valley is $60,134, 25% 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 Mohave Valley?
The median home value in Mohave Valley is $256,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Mohave Valley?
The median gross rent in Mohave Valley is $1,299 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Mohave Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Mohave Valley?
The median age in Mohave Valley is 47.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Mohave Valley?
The average commute to work in Mohave Valley is 28 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mohave Valley?
The unemployment rate in Mohave Valley is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mohave Valley?
6.8% of adults in Mohave Valley 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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