What are the schools like in Bisbee, AZ?

Bisbee is served primarily by Bisbee Unified District (4169). The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bisbee?

The median household income in Bisbee, AZ is $43,512 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Bisbee, AZ?

Bisbee has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

Bisbee, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bisbee, AZ affordable or expensive?

Bisbee's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bisbee is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $201,000 and the median rent is $792 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bisbee, AZ?

Bisbee has a violent crime rate of 99.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 637.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bisbee, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Bisbee is a small town of 4,972 in Arizona, with a median household income of $43,512 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Bisbee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bisbee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bisbee city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.7

Bisbee's overall cost of living index is 91.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bisbee costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bisbee, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$201,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$792	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,512	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bisbee's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.6 /100k

Property Crime

637.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bisbee is served primarily by Bisbee Unified District (4169). The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bisbee, AZ	National Avg
School District	Bisbee Unified District (4169)	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bisbee sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 17.1 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bisbee, AZ
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.1"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bisbee, AZ	National Avg
Population	4,972	—
Median Age	60.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.3%	22.2%
65 and over	37.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Naco, AZ 4 mi Palominas, AZ 11 mi Miracle Valley, AZ 13 mi Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ 17 mi Pirtleville, AZ 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Bisbee

Bisbee, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

85603

Bisbee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bisbee, AZ affordable or expensive?

Bisbee's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bisbee roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $201,000 and median rent is $792/month.

What is the crime rate in Bisbee, AZ?

Bisbee's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 637.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bisbee?

Public schools in Bisbee are operated by Bisbee Unified District (4169). The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bisbee, AZ a good place to live?

Bisbee, AZ has a population of 4,972, a median household income of $43,512, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bisbee?

Bisbee averages 55.8°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.1 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bisbee?

Bisbee, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85603.

What is the population of Bisbee?

The population of Bisbee, Arizona is 4,972 with a median age of 60.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bisbee?

Key numbers for living in Bisbee: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $201,000, median household income $43,512, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bisbee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.