salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (85.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,840 a year. That is $21 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 16 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Mohave?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Mohave
| Size | Fort Mohave | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $787 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $849 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,044 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,381 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Mohave 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 Fort Mohave, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Mohave
Life in Fort Mohave
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Mohave?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $971 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $294,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Mohave, AZ?
Renting in Fort Mohave costs a median of about $1,071 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Mohave?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Mohave cheap or expensive?
Fort Mohave is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $69,903. It ranks 16th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Mohave?
The median homeowner in Fort Mohave pays $1,433 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Fort Mohave 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 Fort Mohave?
The median home value in Fort Mohave is $294,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
15,715 people live in Fort Mohave. Numbers are typical (middle) values.