Living in Young, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Young · Census data 2020–2024
Young has 236 residents with a median age of 64.5. The median household income is $24,766 (69% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $228,300.
Young is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Young at a glance
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 64.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $24,766State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $228,300State: $394,500
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
Is Young a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Young
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Young the median home value is $228,300, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,153 a month in housing costs.
Young median household income
The median household income in Young is $24,766 and the income per person is $26,033. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Young: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 363
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 54.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 1.37
54.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Young has many vacation and second homes.
Young demographics
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 64.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 46.6%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 21.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Young ›
Education in Young
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Young have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Young
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 50%
- Drive alone
- 37%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Young vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young | 236 | $24,766 | $228,300 | — |
| Forest Lakes | 204 | $87,852 | $452,800 | — |
| Tonto Village | 123 | $122,604 | $336,100 | — |
| Star Valley | 2,525 | $65,426 | $176,400 | — |
| Mead Ranch | 218 | $64,414 | — | — |
| Gisela | 587 | $19,572 | $186,100 | — |
| Mesa del Caballo | 944 | $57,475 | $255,400 | $1,198 |
| Jakes Corner | 111 | $30,556 | $9,999 | — |
| Payson | 16,622 | $67,710 | $382,400 | $1,345 |
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What is the median household income in Young, AZ?
The median household income in Young is $24,766, 69% 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 Young?
The median home value in Young is $228,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
Is Young, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Young?
The median age in Young is 64.5 years (Arizona: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Young?
The unemployment rate in Young is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Young?
30.9% of adults in Young 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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