Living in Wellton, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellton · Census data 2020–2024
Wellton has 2,527 residents with a median age of 65.5. The median household income is $58,470 (27% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $55,600, the median rent is $1,517/month.
Wellton at a glance
- Population
- 2,527
- Median age
- 65.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,470State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $55,600State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,517/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Wellton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Wellton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellton the median home value is $55,600, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,517 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
Wellton median household income
The median household income in Wellton is $58,470 and the income per person is $32,179. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Wellton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,056
- Owner-occupied
- 87.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.3%
- Vacant
- 37.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 1.95
37.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wellton has many vacation and second homes.
Wellton demographics
- Population
- 2,527
- Median age
- 65.5
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 52.1%
- Households
- 1,293
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 18.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellton ›
Education in Wellton
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Wellton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Wellton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellton | 2,527 | $58,470 | $55,600 | $1,517 |
| Fortuna Foothills | 28,896 | $60,474 | $199,200 | $1,141 |
| Tacna | 353 | $35,625 | $156,800 | $770 |
| El Prado Estates | 258 | $46,075 | — | — |
| Yuma Proving Ground | 468 | $72,712 | — | $729 |
| Yuma | 100,139 | $65,482 | $230,000 | $1,114 |
| Avenue B and C | 4,001 | $44,240 | $14,700 | $807 |
| Donovan Estates | 507 | $38,542 | $152,900 | — |
| Somerton | 14,574 | $74,015 | $232,600 | $896 |
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What is the median household income in Wellton, AZ?
The median household income in Wellton is $58,470, 27% 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 Wellton?
The median home value in Wellton is $55,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Wellton?
The median gross rent in Wellton is $1,517 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Wellton, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Wellton?
The median age in Wellton is 65.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Wellton?
The average commute to work in Wellton is 21 minutes; 29.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellton?
The unemployment rate in Wellton is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellton?
23.8% of adults in Wellton 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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