Kaibito is a small town of 1,718 in Arizona, with a median household income of $47,212
and a 16.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kaibito stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kaibito is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kaibito 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
Kaibito's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kaibito costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kaibito, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$63,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$633
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,212
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Kaibito'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
Kaibito is served primarily by Kaibeto Boarding School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kaibito, AZ
National Avg
School District
Kaibeto Boarding School
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kaibito sees average highs of 44.6°F in January
and 96.5°F in July,
with 8.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Kaibito's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kaibito roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $63,100 and median rent is $633/month.
Kaibito'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 Kaibito are operated by Kaibeto Boarding School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kaibito, AZ has a population of 1,718, a median household income of $47,212, and an unemployment rate of 16.0%.
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.
Kaibito averages 44.6°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.3 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kaibito, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86053.
The population of Kaibito, Arizona is 1,718 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kaibito: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $63,100, median household income $47,212, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kaibito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
