At a Glance
Median Income
$69,718
$40,912 per capita
Home Value
$286,900
Zillow: $363,132
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
17.7% smoking rate
How Black Canyon City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Canyon City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Canyon City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Canyon City residents earn a median household income of $69,718 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,912. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Canyon City is $286,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,132. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
19.9% of adults in Black Canyon City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Canyon City has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population2,297
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,718
Per Capita$40,912
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A
Home Value$286,900
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$363,132
Housing Units1,389
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation2,091 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Canyon City was built in 1988.
23.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.