salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way. Most homes (94.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,400 a year. That is $31 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 44 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gold Canyon?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gold Canyon
| Size | Gold Canyon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,502 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,016 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gold Canyon
Life in Gold Canyon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gold Canyon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,891 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $508,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gold Canyon, AZ?
Renting in Gold Canyon costs a median of about $1,635 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Gold Canyon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,400 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gold Canyon cheap or expensive?
Gold Canyon is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $100,707. It ranks 44th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gold Canyon?
The median homeowner in Gold Canyon pays $2,918 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Gold Canyon 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 Gold Canyon?
The median home value in Gold Canyon is $508,100, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
13,107 people live in Gold Canyon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.