Living in Willow Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Valley has 981 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $50,428 (37% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $266,800.
Willow Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Willow Valley at a glance
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 53.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,428State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $266,800State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Willow Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Willow Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Valley the median home value is $266,800, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,045 a month in housing costs.
Willow Valley median household income
The median household income in Willow Valley is $50,428 and the income per person is $30,288. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Willow Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,018
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 53.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.09
53.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Willow Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Willow Valley demographics
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 469
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Valley ›
Education in Willow Valley
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Willow Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Willow Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Valley | 981 | $50,428 | $266,800 | — |
| Mohave Valley | 2,555 | $60,134 | $256,900 | $1,299 |
| Mesquite Creek | 548 | $59,063 | $217,500 | $1,567 |
| Arizona Village | 713 | $28,750 | — | $493 |
| Fort Mohave | 15,715 | $64,815 | $294,300 | $1,010 |
| Needles | 4,872 | $38,243 | $157,200 | $745 |
| Golden Shores | 1,555 | $44,077 | $209,800 | $939 |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
| Laughlin | 8,789 | $45,685 | $283,700 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Willow Valley, AZ?
The median household income in Willow Valley is $50,428, 37% 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 Willow Valley?
The median home value in Willow Valley is $266,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Willow Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Willow Valley?
The median age in Willow Valley is 53.8 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Willow Valley?
The average commute to work in Willow Valley is 25 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Valley?
The unemployment rate in Willow Valley is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Valley?
9.8% of adults in Willow Valley 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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