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Is Avra Valley, AZ expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$70160% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,381about $4,865/month · 33% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$158,40052% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $28,040 a year. That is $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Arizona. It is number 3 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Avra Valley
$701
Doney Park
$1,285
Williamson
$1,221
Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)
$1,824
Snowflake
$1,431
Catalina
$1,406
Litchfield Park
$2,038

How much do households earn in Avra Valley?

Under $25k
22.7%
$25k–50k
27.7%
$50k–100k
36.0%
$100k–150k
6.0%
$150k+
2.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Avra Valley overall?

Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
95
Utilities
92
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Avra Valley, so the Arizona figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Avra Valley

🏛️ Property tax$998a year · 0.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$164a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Avra Valley

Commute to work33.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment13.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Avra Valley?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $398 a month less.

Renting
$701
Owning
$1,099

Owning assumes a typical $158,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Avra Valley, AZ?

Renting in Avra Valley costs a median of about $701 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.

How much do I need to make to live in Avra Valley?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $28,040 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Avra Valley cheap or expensive?

Avra Valley is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.4% of the typical household income of $58,381. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Avra Valley?

The median homeowner in Avra Valley pays $998 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.

Is Avra Valley more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Avra Valley?

The median home value in Avra Valley is $158,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,277 people live in Avra Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.