Living in Sells, Arizona

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sells · Census data 2020–2024

Sells has 1,935 residents with a median age of 27.7. The median rent is $383/month.

Sells at a glance

Population
1,935
Median age
27.7State: 39
Median rent
$383/moState: $1,543
Homeowners
61.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
Average commute
21 min

Is Sells a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.

Cons: Unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 49.5%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Sells

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sells the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $383 per month, which is 11.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Arizona$394,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Sells$383
Arizona$1,543
United States$1,413

Housing in Sells: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
624
Owner-occupied
61.4%
Renter-occupied
38.6%
Vacant
18.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
3.45

Sells demographics

Population
1,935
Median age
27.7
Under 18
31.4%
65 and older
11.1%
Households
508
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
1.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White11.3%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Black1.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sells ›

Education in Sells

8.1% of adults 25 and older in Sells have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sells8.1%
Arizona33.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sells

Unemployment rate
18.7%State: 5.1%
Average commute
21 minState: 25 min
Work from home
9%
Drive alone
57.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
10.5%
Homes with broadband
78.5%

Sells vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sells1,935——$383
Ali Molina171$86,477——
Topawa166$39,333——
South Komelik178$70,481——
Pisinemo311$26,607$91,000—

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Living in Sells: FAQ

How much is rent in Sells?

The median gross rent in Sells is $383 per month, about 11.3% of household income.

Is Sells, AZ a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 18.7%; a poverty rate of 49.5%.

What is the median age in Sells?

The median age in Sells is 27.7 years (Arizona: 39).

How long is the commute in Sells?

The average commute to work in Sells is 21 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sells?

The unemployment rate in Sells is 18.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sells?

8.1% of adults in Sells 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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