At a Glance
Median Income
$88,945
$37,459 per capita
Home Value
$344,200
Zillow: $442,352
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
38.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
14.0% smoking rate
How Paulden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paulden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paulden 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
Paulden residents earn a median household income of $88,945 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,459. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% 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 Paulden is $344,200 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,352. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 38.4% 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 1996.
Education
13.0% of adults in Paulden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paulden has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population4,874
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,945
Per Capita$37,459
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$344,200
Rent$1,077
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$442,352
Housing Units2,085
Rent Burden38.4%
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation4,362 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute39 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Paulden was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% 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.