salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way. Most homes (83.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 59 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Chino Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Chino Valley
| Size | Chino Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $836 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,476 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Chino Valley overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Chino Valley, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Chino Valley
Life in Chino Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Chino Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $851 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chino Valley, AZ?
Renting in Chino Valley costs a median of about $1,888 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Chino Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Chino Valley cheap or expensive?
Chino Valley is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.3% of the typical household income of $66,044. It ranks 59th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Chino Valley?
The median homeowner in Chino Valley pays $1,497 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.
Is Chino 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 Chino Valley?
The median home value in Chino Valley is $394,700, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
13,602 people live in Chino Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.