Peeples Valley is a small town of 642 in Arizona, with a median household income of $61,500
and a 10.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Peeples Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Peeples Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Peeples 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: 93.8
Peeples Valley's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Peeples Valley costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Peeples Valley, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$197,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,031
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Peeples Valley's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.8 /100k
Property Crime
880.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Peeples Valley is served primarily by Yarnell Elementary District (4485).
Metric
Peeples Valley, AZ
National Avg
School District
Yarnell Elementary District (4485)
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Peeples Valley sees average highs of 65.4°F in January
and 104.1°F in July,
with 16.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Peeples Valley's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Peeples Valley roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $197,500 and median rent is $1,031/month.
Peeples Valley's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Peeples Valley are operated by Yarnell Elementary District (4485).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Peeples Valley, AZ has a population of 642, a median household income of $61,500, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
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.
Peeples Valley averages 65.4°F in January and 104.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.1 inches
with about 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Peeples Valley, Arizona is 642 with a median age of 64.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Peeples Valley: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $197,500, median household income $61,500, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peeples Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
