Mohave Valley is a small town of 2,724 in Arizona, with a median household income of $69,313
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mohave Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mohave Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mohave Valley 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: 89.9
Mohave Valley's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mohave Valley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mohave Valley, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$234,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,723
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Mohave Valley's violent crime rate is 360.5 per 100,000 residents
— 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
360.5 /100k
Property Crime
2201.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mohave Valley is served primarily by Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 27.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mohave Valley, AZ
National Avg
School District
Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379)
—
Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
27.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mohave Valley sees average highs of 66.4°F in January
and 110.5°F in July,
with 4.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Mohave Valley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mohave Valley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $234,300 and median rent is $1,723/month.
Mohave Valley's violent crime rate is 360.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2201.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mohave Valley are operated by Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379).
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 27.0:1. 4.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mohave Valley, AZ has a population of 2,724, a median household income of $69,313, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Mohave Valley averages 66.4°F in January and 110.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mohave Valley, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86440.
The population of Mohave Valley, Arizona is 2,724 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mohave Valley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $234,300, median household income $69,313, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mohave Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
