Living in Pinon, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pinon · Census data 2020–2024
Pinon has 1,159 residents with a median age of 28.6. The median household income is $45,563 (43% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $82,300, the median rent is $596/month.
Pinon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pinon at a glance
- Population
- 1,159
- Median age
- 28.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,563State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $82,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $596/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Pinon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 29.8%; a poverty rate of 43.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pinon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pinon the median home value is $82,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pinon median household income
The median household income in Pinon is $45,563 and the income per person is $15,030. 43.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Pinon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 405
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.11
Pinon demographics
- Population
- 1,159
- Median age
- 28.6
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 5%
- Households
- 369
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pinon ›
Education in Pinon
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Pinon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pinon
- Unemployment rate
- 29.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Pinon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinon | 1,159 | $45,563 | $82,300 | $596 |
| Low Mountain | 697 | $24,500 | $59,000 | $1,044 |
| Keams Canyon | 379 | $60,735 | $115,000 | $655 |
| First Mesa | 1,459 | $57,889 | $48,300 | $756 |
| Jeddito | 311 | $33,095 | $31,100 | $467 |
| Hotevilla-Bacavi | 645 | $20,509 | — | — |
| Chilchinbito | 728 | $19,205 | $42,700 | $233 |
| Rough Rock | 465 | $43,182 | $43,300 | $612 |
| Kykotsmovi Village | 545 | $36,384 | $104,700 | — |
More for people moving to Pinon
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What is the median household income in Pinon, AZ?
The median household income in Pinon is $45,563, 43% 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 Pinon?
The median home value in Pinon is $82,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Pinon?
The median gross rent in Pinon is $596 per month, about 16.1% of household income.
Is Pinon, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 29.8%; a poverty rate of 43.2%.
What is the median age in Pinon?
The median age in Pinon is 28.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Pinon?
The average commute to work in Pinon is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pinon?
The unemployment rate in Pinon is 29.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pinon?
8.1% of adults in Pinon 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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