Living in Paulden, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paulden · Census data 2020–2024
Paulden has 4,795 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $91,741 (15% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $353,700, the median rent is $1,098/month.
Paulden at a glance
- Population
- 4,795
- Median age
- 58.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,741State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $353,700State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,098/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Paulden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Arizona median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Paulden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paulden the median home value is $353,700, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,739 a month in housing costs.
Paulden median household income
The median household income in Paulden is $91,741 and the income per person is $39,933. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Paulden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,171
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.35
Paulden demographics
- Population
- 4,795
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.3%
- Households
- 2,041
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paulden ›
Education in Paulden
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Paulden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paulden
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Paulden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulden | 4,795 | $91,741 | $353,700 | $1,098 |
| Chino Valley | 13,602 | $61,237 | $394,700 | $1,248 |
| Williamson | 6,310 | $89,398 | $732,300 | $1,142 |
| Prescott | 47,400 | $70,874 | $564,100 | $1,395 |
| Prescott Valley | 49,179 | $74,569 | $413,200 | $1,580 |
| Ash Fork | 458 | $48,563 | $183,000 | $1,000 |
| Jerome | 231 | $40,096 | $386,800 | $957 |
| Clarkdale | 4,758 | $46,563 | $373,600 | $1,321 |
| Kaibab Estates West | 1,403 | $38,512 | $165,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paulden, AZ?
The median household income in Paulden is $91,741, 15% higher 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 Paulden?
The median home value in Paulden is $353,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Paulden?
The median gross rent in Paulden is $1,098 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Paulden, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Arizona median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Paulden?
The median age in Paulden is 58.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Paulden?
The average commute to work in Paulden is 40 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paulden?
The unemployment rate in Paulden is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paulden?
12.9% of adults in Paulden 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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