Kayenta, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,651 Population 429/sq mi density
$60,925 Median Income $20,013 per capita
$37,900 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,925 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,900 home value, $786/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Kayenta, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,925
19% below
$20,013 per capita
Home Value
$37,900
87% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
39% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kayenta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kayenta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
13%
Rent
68%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kayenta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kayenta residents earn a median household income of $60,925 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,013. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kayenta is $37,900 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $786/month, with 16.3% 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 1990.

Education

20.6% of adults in Kayenta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kayenta has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,651
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,925
Per Capita$20,013
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$823M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,900
Rent$786
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units1,836
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death14,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation5,698 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband55.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kayenta was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (112 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.