Living in Yarnell, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Yarnell · Census data 2020–2024
Yarnell has 638 residents with a median age of 67.3. The median household income is $47,609 (40% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $238,900.
Yarnell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Yarnell at a glance
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 67.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,609State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Yarnell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Arizona median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Yarnell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Yarnell the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,417 a month in housing costs.
Yarnell median household income
The median household income in Yarnell is $47,609 and the income per person is $36,546. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Yarnell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 627
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 36.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.61
36.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Yarnell has many vacation and second homes.
Yarnell demographics
- Population
- 638
- Median age
- 67.3
- Under 18
- 6.9%
- 65 and older
- 59.7%
- Households
- 396
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 19%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Yarnell ›
Education in Yarnell
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Yarnell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Yarnell
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 51.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 18.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Yarnell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarnell | 638 | $47,609 | $238,900 | — |
| Peeples Valley | 746 | $70,313 | $308,000 | $1,045 |
| Congress | 1,491 | $57,159 | $249,600 | — |
| Wilhoit | 1,101 | $57,708 | $230,400 | $875 |
| Wickenburg | 8,059 | $67,600 | $470,300 | $991 |
| Morristown | 138 | $59,911 | $490,000 | — |
| Circle City | 1,089 | $41,875 | $214,700 | $850 |
| Aguila | 284 | $72,727 | $423,800 | — |
| Prescott | 47,400 | $70,874 | $564,100 | $1,395 |
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What is the median household income in Yarnell, AZ?
The median household income in Yarnell is $47,609, 40% 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 Yarnell?
The median home value in Yarnell is $238,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Yarnell, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Arizona median.
What is the median age in Yarnell?
The median age in Yarnell is 67.3 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Yarnell?
The average commute to work in Yarnell is 20 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Yarnell?
The unemployment rate in Yarnell is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Yarnell?
13.1% of adults in Yarnell 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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