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Quartzsite, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · La Paz County County
Quartzsite, AZ
At a Glance
How Quartzsite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quartzsite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Quartzsite a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Quartzsite residents earn a median household income of $24,359 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,405. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% 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 Quartzsite is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,836. Median rent is $682/month, with 35.1% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Quartzsite reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,301/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Quartzsite hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quartzsite has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.