Living in Picacho, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Picacho · Census data 2020–2024
Picacho has 297 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $80,833 (about the same as the Arizona median), the median rent is $1,188/month.
Picacho is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Picacho at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,833State: $79,964
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Picacho a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 18.2%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Picacho
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Picacho the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 13.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Picacho median household income
The median household income in Picacho is $80,833 and the income per person is $34,188. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Picacho: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 79.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.6%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.29
Picacho demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Picacho ›
Education in Picacho
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Picacho have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Picacho
- Unemployment rate
- 18.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.2%
Picacho vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picacho | 297 | $80,833 | — | $1,188 |
| Eloy | 17,433 | $55,736 | $255,300 | $978 |
| Arizona City | 9,543 | $66,420 | $244,100 | $990 |
| Red Rock | 3,277 | $80,357 | $289,600 | — |
| Coolidge | 16,636 | $67,023 | $255,400 | $1,314 |
| Cactus Forest | 640 | $67,083 | $160,600 | $946 |
| Casa Grande | 60,905 | $69,983 | $303,900 | $1,386 |
| Avra Valley | 6,277 | $54,132 | $158,400 | $661 |
| Florence | 25,570 | $79,644 | $346,300 | $1,302 |
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What is the median household income in Picacho, AZ?
The median household income in Picacho is $80,833, about the same as the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Picacho?
The median gross rent in Picacho is $1,188 per month, about 13.8% of household income.
Is Picacho, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Picacho?
The median age in Picacho is 42.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Picacho?
The average commute to work in Picacho is 32 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Picacho?
The unemployment rate in Picacho is 18.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Picacho?
7.1% of adults in Picacho 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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