Living in Shonto, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shonto · Census data 2020–2024
Shonto has 274 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $44,028 (45% lower than the Arizona median), the median rent is $800/month.
Shonto is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shonto at a glance
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,028State: $79,964
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 22%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Shonto a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Shonto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shonto the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Shonto median household income
The median household income in Shonto is $44,028 and the income per person is $22,289. 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Shonto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 22%
- Renter-occupied
- 78%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.16
Shonto demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shonto ›
Education in Shonto
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Shonto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shonto
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 60.6%
Shonto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonto | 274 | $44,028 | — | $800 |
| Kayenta | 4,927 | $58,423 | $37,400 | $772 |
| Kaibito | 1,661 | $46,932 | $60,200 | $682 |
| Tonalea | 205 | $33,681 | — | $763 |
| Chilchinbito | 728 | $19,205 | $42,700 | $233 |
| Oljato-Monument Valley | 676 | $30,227 | $44,100 | — |
| Pinon | 1,159 | $45,563 | $82,300 | $596 |
| Moenkopi | 879 | $60,125 | $73,500 | — |
| Tuba City | 7,960 | $61,338 | $65,800 | $867 |
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What is the median household income in Shonto, AZ?
The median household income in Shonto is $44,028, 45% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Shonto?
The median gross rent in Shonto is $800 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Shonto, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 29.6%.
What is the median age in Shonto?
The median age in Shonto is 42.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Shonto?
The average commute to work in Shonto is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shonto?
The unemployment rate in Shonto is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shonto?
13.1% of adults in Shonto 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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