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Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Lake Havasu City, AZ
At a Glance
How Lake Havasu City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Havasu City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Havasu City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Havasu City residents earn a median household income of $66,264 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,642. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Havasu City is $411,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,264. Median rent is $1,269/month, with 31.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Lake Havasu City reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,209/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Lake Havasu City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Havasu City has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.