Living in Whetstone, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whetstone · Census data 2020–2024
Whetstone has 2,971 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $51,625 (35% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $213,900, the median rent is $1,604/month.
Whetstone at a glance
- Population
- 2,971
- Median age
- 46State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,625State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $213,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,604/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Whetstone a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Whetstone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whetstone the median home value is $213,900, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,604 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,582 a month in housing costs.
Whetstone median household income
The median household income in Whetstone is $51,625 and the income per person is $29,058. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Whetstone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,416
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.28
Whetstone demographics
- Population
- 2,971
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,303
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 31.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whetstone ›
Education in Whetstone
29% of adults 25 and older in Whetstone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whetstone
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Whetstone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone | 2,971 | $51,625 | $213,900 | $1,604 |
| Huachuca City | 1,614 | $50,625 | $126,300 | $665 |
| Sierra Vista | 45,155 | $70,291 | $254,200 | $1,150 |
| St. David | 1,098 | $53,188 | $154,200 | — |
| Tombstone | 1,026 | $34,901 | $182,600 | $668 |
| Benson | 5,417 | $49,346 | $148,900 | $783 |
| Elgin | 349 | $90,231 | $356,800 | — |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 14,330 | $75,417 | $258,800 | $1,180 |
| Mescal | 1,760 | $55,417 | $191,300 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Whetstone, AZ?
The median household income in Whetstone is $51,625, 35% 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 Whetstone?
The median home value in Whetstone is $213,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Whetstone?
The median gross rent in Whetstone is $1,604 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Whetstone, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Whetstone?
The median age in Whetstone is 46 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Whetstone?
The average commute to work in Whetstone is 46 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whetstone?
The unemployment rate in Whetstone is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whetstone?
29% of adults in Whetstone 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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