Cost of Living in Mohave County, Arizona
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Mohave County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Mohave County ranks #2,966 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 6%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave renters stretch paychecks further
Mohave County's rent-to-income ratio of 22.5% exceeds the national median, meaning renters here dedicate more of their earnings to housing than the typical American household. Still, the median income of $55,799 falls $19,000 short of the national average of $74,755, compounding the affordability squeeze.
Above-average rents in Arizona context
Mohave County's 22.5% rent-to-income ratio ranks above Arizona's state average of 19.4%, placing it among the less affordable counties in the state. The median gross rent of $1,047 per month also exceeds Arizona's state average of $1,016, despite lower household incomes.
Costlier than rural neighbors
Mohave County's $1,047 monthly rent sits between Navajo County's bargain $832 and Yavapai County's pricier $1,258. Though home values average $253,200—lower than Pinal or Yavapai counties—Mohave renters pay a steeper percentage of income for housing than most Arizona neighbors.
Housing costs eat 22.5% of income
Renters in Mohave spend $1,047 monthly while mortgage-holders pay $792, yet both groups feel the pinch of a $55,799 median household income. Combined, housing consumes a significant share of household budgets, leaving less room for savings and other essentials.
Consider Mohave if you value affordability
Mohave County offers a lower cost of entry than Yavapai or Pinal counties, with a median home value of $253,200. If you're relocating from a high-cost state but earning Arizona wages, compare Mohave's 22.5% rent burden against your current housing costs.
Cost of Living Advisory: Mohave County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Mohave County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,047/month in gross rent, with 29.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Mohave County pay $1,047/month on average, compared to $792/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 24%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $41,880/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $33,943/year. With a median household income of $55,799, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Mohave County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Mohave County sits 7% more expensive than Yuma County ($983/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
22.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,302
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.0%
of gross income
The median home in Mohave County may be a stretch
Median home value is $253,200. Estimated monthly cost: $2,021 vs. your max of $1,302.
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