City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Quartzsite, AZ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Quartzsite - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,805
Residents
$24,359
Median income
$72,800
Median home
$1,153
Median rent (state)

Quartzsite - the verdict

Nationally, Quartzsite sits in the 1st percentile for household income and the 15th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

1st
percentile, household income
2nd
percentile, home value
33rd
percentile, median rent
15th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Quartzsite, AZ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,805 residents in Quartzsite, a small town within Arizona. Median household income here is $24,359 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 24.3%. Home values in Quartzsite run a median of $72,800, and the median resident age is 71.2 years. About 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 12.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 10 residential building permits were authorized in Quartzsite (Building Boom), up 900% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Quartzsite's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 3064.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Quartzsite's yearly average temperature at 73.7°F with 4.6 inches of precipitation per year and 0.2 inches of snowfall.

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Arizona scores 100.7 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,153 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across Arizona, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 4.4 minutes, with 62.0% driving alone and 3.0% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 83.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

1,805 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$24,359 /yr

Poverty 24.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Quartzsite compare to other US cities?

Quartzsite measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 1% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 33% pricier than other cities
Safety 15% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Arizona and the picture shifts: Quartzsite ranks #48 of 61 Arizona cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Quartzsite against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Arizona only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Arizona-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Quartzsite near the bottom of Arizona's cities

Among the 394 Arizona cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Quartzsite ranks #350 - the 7th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Quartzsite only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#324 of 333
3rd percentile in Arizona
Median Gross Rent
#350 of 394
7th percentile in Arizona
Median Home Value
#278 of 327
15th percentile in Arizona
Poverty Rate
#97 of 393
75th percentile in Arizona
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#105 of 394
73rd percentile in Arizona

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Arizona only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

1stIncome percentile
15thSafety percentile

1st percentile nationally for median household income · 15th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Quartzsite's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Quartzsite's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 33 Avg. percentile National median
Quartzsite's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Quartzsite's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$72,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 98% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Quartzsite $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Quartzsite, AZ Quartzsite, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Quartzsite, AZ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Quartzsite, AZ median $24,359/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Quartzsite, AZ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Quartzsite, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 24.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 24.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 12.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,805
Median Income
$24,359
Median Home Value
$72,800
Median Age
71.2
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Labor force participation
12.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3064.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
209.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2854.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
73.7°F
Annual Precipitation
4.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,340 residents2,360 residents2,380 residents2,400 residents2,420 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,411 residents 2,388 residents ▼ -1.0%
Quartzsite's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
10
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
5.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 13
2021 8
2022 8
2023 8
2024 10

Permit volume increased 900% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
4.4 minutes
Drive Alone
62.0%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
35.0%
Work from Home
3.0%

Based on 200 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arizona - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$34
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arizona state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arizona state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Quartzsite sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,153/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
83.5 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Fort Valley
1,803 people
Huachuca City
1,808 people
Wagon Wheel
1,767 people
Red Lake
1,764 people
Springerville
1,847 people
Bylas
1,750 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Quartzsite's 1,805 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Sardis City, AL
1,805 people
Reinbeck, IA
1,805 people
Dresden, OH
1,805 people
Newburgh Heights, OH
1,805 people
Byers, CO
1,804 people
Henryville, IN
1,804 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Quartzsite's $24,359 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Glencoe, LA
$24,358 median income
Rondo, AR
$24,375 median income
Campti, LA
$24,375 median income
Ventura, NM
$24,342 median income
Duson, LA
$24,330 median income
Webb, MS
$24,389 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Quartzsite, AZ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Quartzsite, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.8% 17.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.6% White 73.8% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 2.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.8% Two or more races 17.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Quartzsite compares to nearby Arizona cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Quartzsite (this city) 1,805 $24,359
Fort Valley 1,803 $157,778
Huachuca City 1,808 $47,621
Wagon Wheel 1,767 $55,506
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NOAA Normals Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Quartzsite, AZ?

What is the population of Quartzsite, AZ? +

Quartzsite, AZ counts 1,805 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Quartzsite, AZ? +

The median household income in Quartzsite is $24,359 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Quartzsite? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Quartzsite; the closest available measure is the Arizona state average, a cost of living index of 100.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arizona vary by metro area.

Is Quartzsite, AZ safe? +

Quartzsite has a total crime rate of 3064.6 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Quartzsite, AZ? +

A typical home in Quartzsite is worth $72,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Quartzsite? +

Quartzsite has an average annual temperature of 73.7°F, 4.6 inches of precipitation, and 0.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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