Cost of Living in Coconino County, Arizona

$1,406/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$413,200

Median Home Value

38% above state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,406/mo

38% above state average

Median Home Value

$413,200

47% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

31.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Coconino County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Coconino County$1,406/mo

Arizona Average$1,016/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,406/mo

Median Gross Rent

$413,200

Median Home Value

$974/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

31.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Coconino County, Arizona

Coconino rents exceed national norms

At 24.2%, Coconino County's rent-to-income ratio significantly outpaces the national median, meaning renters here sacrifice more of their earnings for housing than typical Americans. With median rent at $1,406 against a $69,748 household income, Coconino represents Arizona's priciest rental market.

Arizona's costliest rental county

Coconino County ranks as Arizona's most expensive for renters, with a 24.2% rent-to-income ratio well above the state average of 19.4%. At $1,406 per month, Coconino's median rent exceeds the state average by 38%, driven partly by Flagstaff's mountain-town desirability and altitude.

Steeper than every surrounding county

Coconino's $1,406 median rent towers over Navajo County data and far exceeds Apache ($647), Cochise ($939), and Gila ($1,001) counties to the south. Even its median home value of $413,200 approaches Maricopa County's Phoenix-driven prices, making Coconino a premium Arizona market.

Renters sacrifice 24% of income

Coconino renters pay $1,406 monthly—24.2% of the $69,748 median income—while homeowners pay $974, or just 16.8% of income. This 7.4 percentage point gap shows why owning, despite a $413,200 median home price, becomes financially appealing for those who can afford entry.

Coconino rewards committed residents

If Flagstaff's high-altitude lifestyle and outdoor access justify premium housing costs, Coconino County delivers—but renters should expect to allocate a quarter of income to rent. Compare this against lower-cost Gila and Apache counties to confirm the lifestyle premium fits your budget.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Coconino County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

24.2%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,627

per month

Owner Cost Burden

16.8%

of gross income

The median home in Coconino County may be a stretch

Median home value is $413,200. Estimated monthly cost: $3,299 vs. your max of $1,627.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio24.2%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Coconino County, Arizona?

Coconino County, Arizona has a median monthly rent of $1,406/mo and a median home value of $413,200. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 31.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Coconino County?

The median gross rent in Coconino County is $1,406/mo. This is 38% above state average for Arizona.

Is Coconino County affordable?

Coconino County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 31.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Coconino County's rent compare to the state average?

Coconino County's median rent of $1,406/mo is 38% above state average of $1,016/mo for Arizona.

What is the median home value in Coconino County?

The median home value in Coconino County, Arizona is $413,200. This is 47% above the national median home value of $281,900.