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Mohave Valley, AZ

Mohave Valley, AZ.

Population: 8,853 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mohave Valley, AZ is $305,394 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,000 after a median 78 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$305,394

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$305,394
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+113.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$306,364
House Price Index (state)
567.9 (+0.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$349,000
Median list price
$317,400
Median price per sqft
$244
1-year sale-price change
-5.7%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,229/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,708/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,881/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)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Colorado River Union High School District (4381), Pillar Charter School (87334), Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)
Schools include
River Valley High School, Pillar Academy of Business & Finance, WAVE - River Valley High School, Mohave Valley Junior High School, Mohave Valley Connections Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
24
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
88.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
4.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
17
Days with Good air quality
331
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
331

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,113
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,567

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Castle Mountains National Monument (42 mi)
National parks include
Castle Mountains National Monument, Mojave National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Willow Valley Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Needles Airport (EED) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL BULLHEAD CITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,283 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
5.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,171
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,644
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,817

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

How it compares

Mohave ValleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$305,394$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$349,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days65 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,171$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 typical home value in Mohave Valley, AZ?
$305,394.
What is the median sale price in Mohave Valley, AZ?
$349,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mohave Valley, AZ?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Mohave Valley, AZ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,229/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mohave Valley, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather.
Is Mohave Valley, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mohave Valley, AZ. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mohave Valley, 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 Mohave Valley, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mohave Valley, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mohave Valley, AZ?
5 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mohave Valley, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mohave Valley, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 17. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mohave Valley, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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