Living in Why, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Why · Census data 2020–2024
Why has 52 residents with a median age of 59.5. .
Why is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Why at a glance
- Population
- 52
- Median age
- 59.5State: 39
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Why a good place to live?
Cons: A poverty rate of 88.5%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Housing in Why: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 64.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.17
64.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Why has many vacation and second homes.
Why demographics
- Population
- 52
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 24
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 44.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Why ›
Education in Why
0% of adults 25 and older in Why have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Why
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Why vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Why | 52 | — | — | — |
| Ajo | 3,107 | $53,958 | $124,400 | $838 |
| Pisinemo | 311 | $26,607 | $91,000 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 615 | $39,766 | $102,300 | $808 |
| Gila Bend | 1,363 | $52,254 | $116,200 | $1,069 |
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Why ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Why: FAQ
Is Why, AZ a good place to live?
Minuses: a poverty rate of 88.5%.
What is the median age in Why?
The median age in Why is 59.5 years (Arizona: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Why?
The unemployment rate in Why is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Why?
0% of adults in Why 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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