What are the schools like in Wickenburg, AZ?

Wickenburg is served primarily by Wickenburg Unified District (4236). The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Wickenburg?

The median household income in Wickenburg, AZ is $63,301 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Wickenburg, AZ?

Wickenburg has an average high temperature of 65.4°F in January and 104.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Wickenburg, AZ affordable or expensive?

Wickenburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wickenburg is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $398,000 and the median rent is $1,076 per month.

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

Wickenburg has a violent crime rate of 107.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 863.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wickenburg, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Wickenburg is a small town of 7,600 in Arizona, with a median household income of $63,301 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Wickenburg stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wickenburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wickenburg 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: 97.6

Wickenburg's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wickenburg costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wickenburg, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$398,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,076	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,301	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wickenburg's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

107.9 /100k

Property Crime

863.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wickenburg is served primarily by Wickenburg Unified District (4236). The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wickenburg, AZ	National Avg
School District	Wickenburg Unified District (4236)	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wickenburg sees average highs of 65.4°F in January and 104.1°F in July, with 10.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wickenburg, AZ
Average High — January	65.4°F
Average High — July	104.1°F
Annual Precipitation	10.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wickenburg, AZ	National Avg
Population	7,600	—
Median Age	64.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	11.0%	22.2%
65 and over	47.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Wickenburg

Wickenburg, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

85390

Wickenburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wickenburg, AZ affordable or expensive?

Wickenburg's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wickenburg roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $398,000 and median rent is $1,076/month.

What is the crime rate in Wickenburg, AZ?

Wickenburg's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 863.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wickenburg?

Public schools in Wickenburg are operated by Wickenburg Unified District (4236). The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wickenburg, AZ a good place to live?

Wickenburg, AZ has a population of 7,600, a median household income of $63,301, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. 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 Wickenburg?

Wickenburg averages 65.4°F in January and 104.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.9 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wickenburg?

Wickenburg, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85390.

What is the population of Wickenburg?

The population of Wickenburg, Arizona is 7,600 with a median age of 64.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wickenburg?

Key numbers for living in Wickenburg: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $398,000, median household income $63,301, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wickenburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.