Living in Tonalea, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tonalea · Census data 2020–2024
Tonalea has 205 residents with a median age of 27.4. The median household income is $33,681 (58% lower than the Arizona median), the median rent is $763/month.
Tonalea is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tonalea at a glance
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 27.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,681State: $79,964
- Median rent
- $763/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Tonalea a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 63.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tonalea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tonalea the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Tonalea median household income
The median household income in Tonalea is $33,681 and the income per person is $9,114. 63.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tonalea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 90
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.97
Tonalea demographics
- Population
- 205
- Median age
- 27.4
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tonalea ›
Education in Tonalea
1.8% of adults 25 and older in Tonalea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tonalea
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 19.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.2%
Tonalea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonalea | 205 | $33,681 | — | $763 |
| Kaibito | 1,661 | $46,932 | $60,200 | $682 |
| Moenkopi | 879 | $60,125 | $73,500 | — |
| Tuba City | 7,960 | $61,338 | $65,800 | $867 |
| Shonto | 274 | $44,028 | — | $800 |
| Hotevilla-Bacavi | 645 | $20,509 | — | — |
| Kykotsmovi Village | 545 | $36,384 | $104,700 | — |
| Cameron | 782 | $38,750 | $52,800 | $517 |
| Pinon | 1,159 | $45,563 | $82,300 | $596 |
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What is the median household income in Tonalea, AZ?
The median household income in Tonalea is $33,681, 58% 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 Tonalea?
The median gross rent in Tonalea is $763 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Tonalea, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 63.4%.
What is the median age in Tonalea?
The median age in Tonalea is 27.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tonalea?
The average commute to work in Tonalea is 17 minutes; 29% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tonalea?
The unemployment rate in Tonalea is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tonalea?
1.8% of adults in Tonalea 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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