At a Glance
Median Income
$46,689
$31,970 per capita
Home Value
$209,600
Zillow: $227,359
Median Rent
$846/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
120/100K
638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Bisbee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bisbee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bisbee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bisbee residents earn a median household income of $46,689 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,970. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bisbee is $209,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,359. Median rent is $846/month, with 20.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bisbee reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 638/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Bisbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bisbee has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,963
Median Age61.7 yrs
Density958/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,689
Per Capita$31,970
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$6,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A
Home Value$209,600
Rent$846
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$227,359
Housing Units3,333
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent120/100K
Property638/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,005 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Bisbee was founded in 1880.
The median home in Bisbee was built in 1938.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.