Living in Tacna, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tacna · Census data 2020–2024
Tacna has 353 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $35,625 (55% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $156,800, the median rent is $770/month.
Tacna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tacna at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 45.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $35,625State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $156,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Tacna a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Tacna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tacna the median home value is $156,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
Tacna median household income
The median household income in Tacna is $35,625 and the income per person is $19,524. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tacna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 42.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.5%
- Vacant
- 44.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.42
44.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tacna has many vacation and second homes.
Tacna demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 146
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tacna ›
Education in Tacna
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Tacna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tacna
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Tacna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacna | 353 | $35,625 | $156,800 | $770 |
| Wellton | 2,527 | $58,470 | $55,600 | $1,517 |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | $199,200 | $1,141 |
| Dateland | 206 | $43,011 | — | — |
| Yuma Proving Ground | 468 | $72,712 | — | $729 |
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What is the median household income in Tacna, AZ?
The median household income in Tacna is $35,625, 55% 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 Tacna?
The median home value in Tacna is $156,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Tacna?
The median gross rent in Tacna is $770 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Tacna, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Tacna?
The median age in Tacna is 45.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tacna?
The average commute to work in Tacna is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tacna?
The unemployment rate in Tacna is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tacna?
11.8% of adults in Tacna 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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