Grand Canyon Village is a small town of 1,914 in Arizona, with a median household income of $67,256
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Grand Canyon Village stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grand Canyon Village is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Grand Canyon Village 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: 91.3
Grand Canyon Village's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Grand Canyon Village costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$804
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
18.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,256
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Grand Canyon Village's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents
— 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
358.9 /100k
Property Crime
1724.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Grand Canyon Village is served primarily by Grand Canyon Unified District (4194).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
National Avg
School District
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Grand Canyon Village sees average highs of 44.3°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.0 inches of snow per year.
Grand Canyon Village's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Grand Canyon Village roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $804/month.
Grand Canyon Village's violent crime rate is 358.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1724.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Grand Canyon Village are operated by Grand Canyon Unified District (4194).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Grand Canyon Village, AZ has a population of 1,914, a median household income of $67,256, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Grand Canyon Village averages 44.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches
with about 43.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Grand Canyon Village, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 86023, 86052.
The population of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona is 1,914 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Grand Canyon Village: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $67,256, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grand Canyon Village side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
