salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 37 minutes each way. Most homes (92.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,480 a year. That is $38 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 65 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Valencia West?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Valencia West
| Size | Valencia West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,288 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,272 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Valencia West 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 Valencia West, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Valencia West
Life in Valencia West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Valencia West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $279 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $323,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Valencia West, AZ?
Renting in Valencia West costs a median of about $1,962 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Valencia West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,480 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Valencia West cheap or expensive?
Valencia West is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $107,725. It ranks 65th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Valencia West?
The median homeowner in Valencia West pays $2,235 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Valencia West 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 Valencia West?
The median home value in Valencia West is $323,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
14,728 people live in Valencia West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.