Living in Rough Rock, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rough Rock · Census data 2020–2024
Rough Rock has 465 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $43,182 (46% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $43,300, the median rent is $612/month.
Rough Rock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rough Rock at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,182State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $43,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $612/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Rough Rock a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 89% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Rough Rock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rough Rock the median home value is $43,300, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $612 per month, which is 14.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rough Rock median household income
The median household income in Rough Rock is $43,182 and the income per person is $20,817. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Rough Rock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.15
Rough Rock demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rough Rock ›
Education in Rough Rock
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Rough Rock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rough Rock
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 27.8%
Rough Rock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough Rock | 465 | $43,182 | $43,300 | $612 |
| Chilchinbito | 728 | $19,205 | $42,700 | $233 |
| Many Farms | 876 | $32,981 | $56,900 | $920 |
| Round Rock | 623 | $38,750 | $69,500 | $645 |
| Rock Point | 345 | $33,438 | $42,500 | $475 |
| Chinle | 4,147 | $53,239 | $39,200 | $565 |
| Dennehotso | 574 | $31,786 | $57,500 | — |
| Del Muerto | 439 | $29,478 | $72,700 | — |
| Pinon | 1,159 | $45,563 | $82,300 | $596 |
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What is the median household income in Rough Rock, AZ?
The median household income in Rough Rock is $43,182, 46% 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 Rough Rock?
The median home value in Rough Rock is $43,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Rough Rock?
The median gross rent in Rough Rock is $612 per month, about 14.1% of household income.
Is Rough Rock, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 89% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Rough Rock?
The median age in Rough Rock is 44.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Rough Rock?
The average commute to work in Rough Rock is 30 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rough Rock?
The unemployment rate in Rough Rock is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rough Rock?
13.6% of adults in Rough Rock 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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