Verde Village, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

Verde Village is a small city in Arizona with a population of 12,662. Residents earn $71,352 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
12,662 Population 1,827/sq mi density
$71,352 Median Income $34,247 per capita
$329,300 Home Value
$1,154 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,352 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$329,300 home value, $1,154/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,352
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $329,300
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.9%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,154
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.4%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Verde Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,662
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,827/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,352
Per Capita$34,247
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$12,137M
Commute22 min

Housing

A
Home Value$329,300
Rent$1,154
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain13.2 in/yr
Elevation3,272 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+91.9%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Libraries24

Is Verde Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Verde Village receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Verde Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Verde Village is $71,352, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Verde Village is $329,300, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Verde Village enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Verde Village has a population of 12,662 with a density of 1,827 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%), with 5.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black.

Population

12,662
Total Population
1,827
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Verde Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.3%
8% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Verde Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Verde Village is $71,352, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Verde Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,352
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,247
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$74,915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,444
County GDP$12,137M

Business (County)

Restaurants612
Healthcare833
Retail790
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.8 min
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Verde Village is $329,300, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,154 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$329,300
17% above US avg
Median List Price$395,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$395,000
$/Sq Ft$281
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,154
1% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,053
1 Bedroom$1,151
2 Bedrooms$1,419
3 Bedrooms$1,889
4 Bedrooms$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.13%
In Verde Village, 28.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.4% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Verde Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.4%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression21.4%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.1%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death10,160/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities833

Crime Rates: Verde Village vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Verde Village has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.2 inches
65% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,272 ft (997 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density1,827/sq mi
Coordinates34.7119°N, 111.9941°W
County FIPS04025
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.9%
32% below US avg
High School+91.9%
School Test Score4.62
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,827/sq mi
Total Area6.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities833
Restaurants612
Retail Stores790

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.8 min
Work from Home7.5%

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