At a Glance
Median Income
$62,546
$32,469 per capita
Home Value
$209,100
Zillow: $298,369
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
2,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
353 sunny days/yr
How Yuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yuma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yuma residents earn a median household income of $62,546 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,469. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yuma is $209,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,369. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 30.5% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Yuma reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,331/100K. The murder rate is 11.1/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Yuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yuma has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 98°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population98,461
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,546
Per Capita$32,469
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,100
Rent$1,085
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$298,369
Housing Units42,718
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property2,331/100K
Murder11.1/100K
Assault313/100K
Burglary489/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days353/yr
Rain4.1 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation253 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Yuma was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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