salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,720 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 15 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fortuna Foothills?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fortuna Foothills
| Size | Fortuna Foothills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,188 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $874 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,109 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,507 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,254 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fortuna Foothills 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 Fortuna Foothills, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fortuna Foothills
Life in Fortuna Foothills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fortuna Foothills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $314 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $199,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fortuna Foothills, AZ?
Renting in Fortuna Foothills costs a median of about $1,068 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Fortuna Foothills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fortuna Foothills cheap or expensive?
Fortuna Foothills is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $65,221. It ranks 15th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fortuna Foothills?
The median homeowner in Fortuna Foothills pays $1,218 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Fortuna Foothills 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 Fortuna Foothills?
The median home value in Fortuna Foothills is $199,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
28,896 people live in Fortuna Foothills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.