Arizona · Metropolitan Area
Wickenburg is a small city in Arizona with a population of 7,468. Residents earn $65,253 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wickenburg receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wickenburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Wickenburg is $65,253, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Wickenburg is $449,400, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Wickenburg is below the national average at 240 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,148 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Wickenburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,253 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,090 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,420 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $95,318 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 142,693 |
| County GDP | $419,250M |
| Restaurants | 9,181 |
| Healthcare | 14,863 |
| Retail | 11,005 |
| Manufacturing | 3,016 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.96% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |
| Census Median | $449,400 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $516,099 |
| Median List Price | $530,000 |
| Median List Price | $530,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $272 |
| Homes Sold | 27 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 201 |
| Census Median Rent | $975 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,754 |
| Studio | $1,053 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,158 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.96% |
| Obesity | 30.6% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,525/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14,863 |
| Total Violent | 240.4/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 30.0/100K |
| Robbery | 30.0/100K |
| Assault | 180.3/100K |
| Total Property | 2,148.1/100K |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 495.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,502.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 150.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 630 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 10.9 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,227 ft (679 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9948°N, 112.7589°W |
| County FIPS | 04013 |
Winner: Republican by 3.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.1% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.62 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Total Area | 27.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 65 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14,863 |
| Restaurants | 9,181 |
| Retail Stores | 11,005 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 630 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 14.1% |