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Cottonwood, AZ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Samuel E.

Cottonwood is underrated, change my mind

OK so Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly...

2 replies 12 upvotes living
Zoey M.

Is public transit usable in Cottonwood?

OK so I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $286,000, which seems about average. Median household income is $47,162, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It...

12 replies 9 upvotes qa
Jeremiah Carter

What I wish I knew before living in Cottonwood

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottonwood sits at 364.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $286,000 on average. Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes so...

0 replies 15 upvotes living
Isabelle James

Living in Cottonwood -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters.

8 replies 8 upvotes living
Isabelle James

Best neighborhoods in Cottonwood

Alright, I work in hospitality and The median home value here is around $286,000, which seems about average. With a population of 12,547, Cottonwood is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love so...

2 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Zoey M.

Day-to-day life in Cottonwood, AZ

OK so I've been here for 17 years and Rent is about $1,080/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $47,162 in Cottonwood. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It'...

2 replies 7 upvotes living
Paisley Morris

Cottonwood vs Portland -which is better?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weat...

2 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Isabelle James

Is Cottonwood still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $286,000 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Isabelle James

Remote worker thinking about Cottonwood

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a small town city with about 12,547 people. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottonwood sits at 364.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,080 for rent here. Night life is decent if you...

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