Living in Sedona, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sedona · Census data 2020–2024
Sedona has 9,777 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $73,738 (8% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $786,800, the median rent is $1,448/month.
Sedona at a glance
- Population
- 9,777
- Median age
- 58.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,738State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $786,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,448/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Sedona a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Arizona median; home values 99% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Sedona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sedona the median home value is $786,800, 136% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,448 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,213 a month in housing costs.
Sedona median household income
The median household income in Sedona is $73,738 and the income per person is $59,811. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Sedona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,686
- Owner-occupied
- 72.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.4%
- Vacant
- 26.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 1.99
Sedona demographics
- Population
- 9,777
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 11.6%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 4,917
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sedona ›
Education in Sedona
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Sedona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sedona
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 34.9%
- Drive alone
- 49.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Sedona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona | 9,777 | $73,738 | $786,800 | $1,448 |
| Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) | 6,356 | $80,878 | $741,100 | $1,786 |
| Oak Creek Canyon | 356 | $38,833 | $410,700 | $1,309 |
| Cornville | 3,618 | $72,596 | $367,100 | $1,560 |
| Cottonwood | 12,580 | $48,448 | $324,100 | $1,120 |
| Verde Village | 11,930 | $69,331 | $354,200 | $1,173 |
| Lake Montezuma | 4,929 | $64,455 | $285,200 | $1,238 |
| Clarkdale | 4,758 | $46,563 | $373,600 | $1,321 |
| Jerome | 231 | $40,096 | $386,800 | $957 |
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What is the median household income in Sedona, AZ?
The median household income in Sedona is $73,738, 8% 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 Sedona?
The median home value in Sedona is $786,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Sedona?
The median gross rent in Sedona is $1,448 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Sedona, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Arizona median; home values 99% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Sedona?
The median age in Sedona is 58.2 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Sedona?
The average commute to work in Sedona is 21 minutes; 34.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sedona?
The unemployment rate in Sedona is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sedona?
50.4% of adults in Sedona 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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