Living in Willcox, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willcox · Census data 2020–2024
Willcox has 3,222 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $43,929 (45% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $158,500, the median rent is $1,024/month.
Willcox at a glance
- Population
- 3,222
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,929State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $158,500State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,024/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Willcox a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Willcox
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willcox the median home value is $158,500, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, which is 46.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.
Willcox median household income
The median household income in Willcox is $43,929 and the income per person is $21,902. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Willcox: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,570
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.67
Willcox demographics
- Population
- 3,222
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 1,204
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willcox ›
Education in Willcox
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Willcox have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willcox
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Willcox vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willcox | 3,222 | $43,929 | $158,500 | $1,024 |
| Bowie | 384 | $40,625 | $60,700 | $588 |
| Sunsites | 611 | $46,500 | $149,100 | $1,065 |
| Sunizona | 191 | $32,708 | $64,300 | — |
| Swift Trail Junction | 2,859 | $63,074 | $204,800 | $905 |
| St. David | 1,098 | $53,188 | $154,200 | — |
| San Simon | 244 | $41,111 | $43,700 | — |
| Cactus Flats | 1,508 | $58,021 | $313,700 | $239 |
| Benson | 5,417 | $49,346 | $148,900 | $783 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Willcox: FAQ
What is the median household income in Willcox, AZ?
The median household income in Willcox is $43,929, 45% 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 Willcox?
The median home value in Willcox is $158,500, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Willcox?
The median gross rent in Willcox is $1,024 per month, about 46.7% of household income.
Is Willcox, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Willcox?
The median age in Willcox is 41.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Willcox?
The average commute to work in Willcox is 16 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willcox?
The unemployment rate in Willcox is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willcox?
12.3% of adults in Willcox 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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