At a Glance
Median Income
$56,364
$30,340 per capita
Home Value
$126,400
Zillow: $129,878
Median Rent
$914/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
11.4% smoking rate
How Ajo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ajo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ajo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ajo residents earn a median household income of $56,364 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,340. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ajo is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,878. Median rent is $914/month, with 28.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
29.2% of adults in Ajo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ajo has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population3,783
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,364
Per Capita$30,340
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,400
Rent$914
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$129,878
Housing Units2,153
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain7.0 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,713 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Ajo was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.