Lake Havasu City, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
58,037 Population 1,252/sq mi density
$66,264 Median Income $42,642 per capita
$411,500 Home Value $462,037 Zillow
$1,269 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,264 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$411,500 home value, $1,269/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Havasu City, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,264
12% below
$42,642 per capita
Home Value
$411,500
46% above
Zillow: $462,037
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
9% above
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

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)

Income
88%
Home Value
146%
Rent
109%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Havasu City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.1% (42% above 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 $462,037. 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.

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 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population58,037
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density1,252/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,264
Per Capita$42,642
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

B
Home Value$411,500
Rent$1,269
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$462,037
Housing Units34,352
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death23,645/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation938 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Lake Havasu City was founded in 1978.
The median home in Lake Havasu City was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.