What are the schools like in Quartzsite, AZ?

Quartzsite is served primarily by Quartzsite Elementary District (4511). The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Quartzsite?

The median household income in Quartzsite, AZ is $19,017 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 38.9%.

What is the weather like in Quartzsite, AZ?

Quartzsite has an average high temperature of 66.6°F in January and 108.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Quartzsite, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Quartzsite, AZ affordable or expensive?

Quartzsite's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Quartzsite is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $39,100 and the median rent is $789 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Quartzsite, AZ?

Quartzsite has a violent crime rate of 209.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2854.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Quartzsite, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Quartzsite is a small town of 2,141 in Arizona, with a median household income of $19,017 and a 38.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Quartzsite stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Quartzsite is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Quartzsite 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: 83.6

Quartzsite's overall cost of living index is 83.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Quartzsite costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Quartzsite, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$39,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$789	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$19,017	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Quartzsite's violent crime rate is 209.9 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

209.9 /100k

Property Crime

2854.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Quartzsite is served primarily by Quartzsite Elementary District (4511). The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Quartzsite, AZ	National Avg
School District	Quartzsite Elementary District (4511)	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Quartzsite sees average highs of 66.6°F in January and 108.7°F in July, with 4.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Quartzsite, AZ
Average High — January	66.6°F
Average High — July	108.7°F
Annual Precipitation	4.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Quartzsite, AZ	National Avg
Population	2,141	—
Median Age	60.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	38.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	12.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.5%	22.2%
65 and over	46.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Paz Valley, AZ 8 mi Ehrenberg, AZ 16 mi Brenda, AZ 16 mi Bouse, AZ 20 mi Utting, AZ 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Quartzsite

Quartzsite, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

85346

Quartzsite vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quartzsite, AZ affordable or expensive?

Quartzsite's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Quartzsite roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $39,100 and median rent is $789/month.

What is the crime rate in Quartzsite, AZ?

Quartzsite's violent crime rate is 209.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2854.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Quartzsite?

Public schools in Quartzsite are operated by Quartzsite Elementary District (4511). The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Quartzsite, AZ a good place to live?

Quartzsite, AZ has a population of 2,141, a median household income of $19,017, and an unemployment rate of 38.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Quartzsite?

Quartzsite averages 66.6°F in January and 108.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.6 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Quartzsite?

Quartzsite, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85346.

What is the population of Quartzsite?

The population of Quartzsite, Arizona is 2,141 with a median age of 60.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Quartzsite?

Key numbers for living in Quartzsite: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $39,100, median household income $19,017, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Quartzsite side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.