City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Wickenburg, AZ

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

7,468
Residents
$65,253
Median income
$449,400
Median home
$1,637
Median rent (state)

Wickenburg - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Wickenburg lands in the 43rd percentile for household income and the 65th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

43rd
percentile, household income
81st
percentile, home value
65th
percentile, median rent
65th
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: Wickenburg, AZ

Arizona's Wickenburg is a small town, with 7,468 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Wickenburg households earn a median of $65,253 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 11.8%. Home values in Wickenburg run a median of $449,400, and the median resident age is 64.9 years. Educational attainment runs 36.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 41.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 88 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 49% from five years earlier. Wickenburg reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 970.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 67.2°F with 10.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.1 inches of snowfall.

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,637 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across Arizona, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 93.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

7,468 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$65,253 /yr

Poverty 11.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Wickenburg compare to other US cities?

Here's how Wickenburg stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 43% higher than other cities
Home value 81% pricier than other cities
Median rent 65% pricier than other cities
Safety 65% 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: Wickenburg ranks #12 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 Wickenburg against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Arizona only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Arizona-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Wickenburg toward the top of Arizona's cities

Among the 327 Arizona cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Wickenburg ranks #35 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Wickenburg only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#127 of 333
62nd percentile in Arizona
Median Gross Rent
#115 of 394
64th percentile in Arizona
Median Home Value
#35 of 327
89th percentile in Arizona
Poverty Rate
#167 of 393
58th percentile in Arizona
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#56 of 394
86th 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.

43rdIncome percentile
65thSafety percentile

43rd percentile nationally for median household income · 65th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Wickenburg's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Wickenburg'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 45 Avg. percentile National median
Wickenburg'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 Wickenburg's home value compares nationally

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

$449,400 19th percentile more affordable than 19% 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%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Wickenburg $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 - Wickenburg, AZ Wickenburg, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wickenburg, 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 Wickenburg, AZ median $65,253/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%
Wickenburg, 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 Wickenburg, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 36.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 11.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 41.1%

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

Population
7,468
Median Income
$65,253
Median Home Value
$449,400
Median Age
64.9
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor force participation
41.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
970.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
107.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
863.0
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
67.2°F
Annual Precipitation
10.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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7,000 residents7,500 residents8,000 residents8,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,560 residents 8,305 residents ▲ +9.9%
Wickenburg's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
88
housing units authorized
Single-Family
88
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
11.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 172
2020 212
2021 350
2022 230
2023 69
2024 88

Permit volume decreased 49% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
64.7%
Carpool
11.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.9%
Work from Home
14.1%
Other
2.7%

Based on 2,722 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 Wickenburg sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,637/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Page
7,407 people
Tolleson
7,233 people
Globe
7,230 people
Youngtown
6,985 people
Golden Valley
7,999 people
Catalina
6,908 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wickenburg's 7,468 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Nyack, NY
7,469 people
Sebastopol, CA
7,466 people
Creston, IA
7,466 people
Viola, NY
7,470 people
Vernon, WI
7,470 people
Reserve, LA
7,471 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wickenburg's $65,253 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

New Meadows, ID
$65,250 median income
Fairview, IL
$65,250 median income
Rippey, IA
$65,250 median income
Dover, KY
$65,250 median income
Beemer, NE
$65,250 median income
Adams, ND
$65,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wickenburg, 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 Wickenburg, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.1% White 94.4% Black or African American 0.6% Asian 0.2% American Indian 1.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.7% Two or more races 2.7% 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 Wickenburg 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
Wickenburg (this city) 7,468 $65,253
Page 7,407 $88,452
Tolleson 7,233 $55,015
Globe 7,230 $66,545
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wickenburg, AZ?

What is the population of Wickenburg, AZ? +

7,468 people live in Wickenburg, AZ according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Wickenburg households earn a median of $65,253 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wickenburg? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wickenburg; 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 Wickenburg, AZ safe? +

Wickenburg has a total crime rate of 970.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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 Wickenburg, AZ? +

The median home value in Wickenburg is $449,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Wickenburg? +

Climate normals put Wickenburg's yearly average temperature at 67.2°F, 10.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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