At a Glance
Median Income
$65,253
$47,090 per capita
Home Value
$449,400
Zillow: $505,449
Median Rent
$975/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
863/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
12.1% smoking rate
How Wickenburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wickenburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wickenburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wickenburg residents earn a median household income of $65,253 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,090. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wickenburg is $449,400 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,449. Median rent is $975/month, with 41.3% 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
Wickenburg reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 863/100K.
Education
36.1% of adults in Wickenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wickenburg has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population7,468
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,253
Per Capita$47,090
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
C+
Home Value$449,400
Rent$975
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$505,449
Housing Units4,433
Rent Burden41.3%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property863/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation2,227 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Wickenburg was founded in 1863.
The median home in Wickenburg was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.