Below Average CostVery SafeJoseph City Unified District (4388)
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Joseph City is a small town of 2,058 in Arizona, with a median household income of $69,643
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Joseph City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Joseph City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Joseph City 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: 92.3
Joseph City's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Joseph City costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Joseph City, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,003
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Joseph City's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
264.1 /100k
Property Crime
829.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Joseph City is served primarily by Joseph City Unified District (4388).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Joseph City, AZ
National Avg
School District
Joseph City Unified District (4388)
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Joseph City sees average highs of 51.3°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 8.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Joseph City's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Joseph City roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,300 and median rent is $1,003/month.
Joseph City's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 829.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Joseph City are operated by Joseph City Unified District (4388).
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Joseph City, AZ has a population of 2,058, a median household income of $69,643, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Joseph City averages 51.3°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.1 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Joseph City, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86032.
The population of Joseph City, Arizona is 2,058 with a median age of 21.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Joseph City: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $153,300, median household income $69,643, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Joseph City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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