Living in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pinetop-Lakeside · Census data 2020–2024
Pinetop-Lakeside has 4,101 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $60,694 (24% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $370,800, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Pinetop-Lakeside at a glance
- Population
- 4,101
- Median age
- 54State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,694State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $370,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pinetop-Lakeside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pinetop-Lakeside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pinetop-Lakeside the median home value is $370,800, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 30.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,415 a month in housing costs.
Pinetop-Lakeside median household income
The median household income in Pinetop-Lakeside is $60,694 and the income per person is $37,671. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Pinetop-Lakeside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,243
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 46.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.31
46.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pinetop-Lakeside has many vacation and second homes.
Pinetop-Lakeside demographics
- Population
- 4,101
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 1,743
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pinetop-Lakeside ›
Education in Pinetop-Lakeside
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Pinetop-Lakeside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pinetop-Lakeside
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Pinetop-Lakeside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetop-Lakeside | 4,101 | $60,694 | $370,800 | $1,200 |
| Lake of the Woods | 3,250 | $55,987 | $272,200 | $812 |
| Hondah | 697 | $114,773 | $93,600 | — |
| Wagon Wheel | 1,716 | $68,495 | $320,400 | $1,309 |
| Pinetop Country Club | 2,054 | $79,719 | $464,100 | — |
| McNary | 919 | $57,000 | $69,200 | $523 |
| Show Low | 12,102 | $60,368 | $299,600 | $1,110 |
| North Fork | 1,463 | $123,313 | $104,600 | $817 |
| Linden | 2,502 | $98,038 | $411,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ?
The median household income in Pinetop-Lakeside is $60,694, 24% 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 Pinetop-Lakeside?
The median home value in Pinetop-Lakeside is $370,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Pinetop-Lakeside?
The median gross rent in Pinetop-Lakeside is $1,200 per month, about 30.4% of household income.
Is Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Pinetop-Lakeside?
The median age in Pinetop-Lakeside is 54 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Pinetop-Lakeside?
The average commute to work in Pinetop-Lakeside is 24 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pinetop-Lakeside?
The unemployment rate in Pinetop-Lakeside is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pinetop-Lakeside?
32.1% of adults in Pinetop-Lakeside 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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