Mohave County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Mohave County Arizona housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Mohave County shows it has a Housing Units of 116,893 which is the third most housing units of all other counties in the greater Mohave County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Mohave County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Mohave County depicts it has a Housing Density of 8.8 which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Clark County which shows a density of 115.4 ( considerably bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.5, Mohave County is approximately a fifth the size. Also, compared to the state of Arizona, housing density of 26.9, Mohave County is approximately a third the size.

In Figure 4, Mohave County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Mohave County shows it has a Housing Unit Change of 5.4% which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Washington County which depicts a housing units of 25.7% (approximately 4.8 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 7.4%, Mohave County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in contrast to the state of Arizona, change in the housing units of 7.5%, Mohave County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Mohave County indicates it has a Renter Percent of 28.3% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 71.7% which is in the middle range of other counties in the area.

Mohave County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Mohave County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Mohave County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $192,300 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest median home price in the area is Washington County which depicts a home price of $343,700 (78.7% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Mohave County Arizona metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Mohave County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $884 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is Coconino County which shows a rental rates of $1,302 (47.3% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,163, Mohave County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, compared to the state of Arizona, rental rates of $1,172, Mohave County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Mohave County has one of the largest proportions of home price worth less than $50,000 at 13% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 La Paz County (19%), and #1 Lincoln County (21%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $50,000 to $100,000 at 29% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Lincoln County with 39%. Third, it has the smallest proportion of home price worth between $400,000 to $500,000 at 4% of the total.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Mohave County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $709 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Mohave County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 16% which is in the mid range of other counties in the area.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Mohave County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 456% which is less than most other counties in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Mohave County shows it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,176 which is the second smallest in terms of median housing cost of all the other counties in the metro area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $337 which is the second smallest when sorted by median housing cost of all the other counties in the local area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Mohave County has one of the largest proportions of owner cost less than $300 at 22% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Yavapai County (23%), and #1 La Paz County (27%) are larger. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 1% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 1% of the total.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Mohave County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 22% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Yavapai County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 23% (8.4% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Mohave County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 9% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Mohave County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Yavapai County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 11% (18.9% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Mohave County has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct at 20% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 La Paz County (26%), and #1 Lincoln County (44%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 23% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Washington County (23%), and #1 Yavapai County (26%) are larger. Third, it has the second smallest in order of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the metropolitan area when ranked by rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 17% of the total.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Mohave County has the largest proportion of housing cost between $500 and $700 at 21% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $1,081 which is the second smallest when sorted by median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Clark County which shows a taxes paid of $1,752 (62.1% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,690, Mohave County is approximately half the size. Also, versus the state of Arizona, median real estate taxes paid of $1,648, Mohave County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Mohave County Arizona has the largest proportion of rent between 500 and 750 dollars at 30% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has less than most other counties in the metro area when sorted by rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 4% of the total.

Mohave County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 2.8 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Clark County which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.5 (22.8% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Mohave County is about 16.3% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Arizona, family members per housing unit of 3.3, Mohave County is about 15.2% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.1 which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Washington County which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.7 (11.8% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1993 which is the third most year built of all other counties in the greater Mohave County region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Washington County which depicts a year built of 1999 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the smallest proportion of homes built in 2020 or later at 6% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2019 at 28% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Washington County (29%), and #1 Clark County (29%) are larger. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 2% of the total. Also, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1950 to 1959 at 1% of the total. In addition, it has the second smallest in order of homes built in 2020 or later of all the other counties in the surrounding region as measured by homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 1% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has one of the largest proportions of owner housing units at 26,397 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Yavapai County (28,921), and #1 Clark County (363,672) are larger.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has one of the largest proportions of 50 or more units at 26% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being La Paz County with 55%.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later less than most other counties in the local area at $266,100 of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the metropolitan area when ranked by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $235,800 of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $197,900 of the total. Also, it has the second smallest in terms of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the local area in terms of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $154,000 of the total. In addition, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in order of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $143,600 of the total. Furthermore, it has the second smallest as measured by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the greater region in terms of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $84,400 of the total. Next it has the second smallest when ranked by value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the metropolitan area when sorted by value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $107,300 of the total. Additionally, it has less than most other counties in the greater region in terms of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $95,700 of the total. And then, it has the second smallest in order of value of homes built 2014 or later of all the other counties in the greater region as measured by value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $113,600 of the total.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Mohave County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.2 which is less than most other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Washington County which shows a homeowner household size of 2.8 (27.6% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Mohave County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.3 which is in the middle range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Washington County which depicts a renter household sizes of 2.9 (26.1% larger). Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Mohave County has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2011 which is the third most median year that a home owner moved in of all other counties in the greater Mohave County region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Mohave County depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is less than most other counties in the local area.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has one of the largest proportions of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 58% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lincoln County (58%), and #1 La Paz County (68%) are larger. Second, it has in the mid point range of other counties in the area in order of homes using coal or coke at 2% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 1% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has less than most other counties in the local area in terms of homes using solar energy at 0% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Mohave County housing department, Arizona department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Mohave County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 2,937 which is in the middle range of other counties in the greater region.