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AZ area data

Lake havasu city, AZ

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Lake havasu city.

Population: 44,301 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake havasu city, AZ is $500,688 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $514,500 after a median 125 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,009/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$500,688

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

125

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$500,688
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.3%
5-year appreciation
+8.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$547,361
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$514,500
Median list price
$499,425
Median price per sqft
$287
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
125 days
Homes sold (recent period)
69
For-sale inventory
446
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
101

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,009/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,315/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lake Havasu Unified District (4368), Kaizen Education Foundation dba Havasu Preparatory (90535)
Schools include
Havasupai Elementary School, Nautilus Elementary School, Havasu Preparatory Academy, Thunderbolt Middle School, Starline Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
5.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
15
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,906
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,351

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, COLORADO RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,283 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
2.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,845
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,952
Average weekly wage
$939
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,423

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake havasu cityState medianUS median
Median home value$500,688$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$514,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market125 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$2,009/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,845$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lake havasu city, AZ?
$500,688.
What is the median sale price in Lake havasu city, AZ?
$514,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Median days on market: 125 days.
What is typical rent in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Typical rent: $2,009/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Lake havasu city, AZ in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake havasu city, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lake havasu city, AZ?
7 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake havasu city, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake havasu city, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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