salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,600 a year. That is $25 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 27 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wickenburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wickenburg
| Size | Wickenburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $598 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,196 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,288 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wickenburg 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 Wickenburg, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wickenburg
Life in Wickenburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wickenburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,973 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $470,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,030 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wickenburg, AZ?
Renting in Wickenburg costs a median of about $1,290 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Wickenburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,600 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wickenburg cheap or expensive?
Wickenburg is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $72,907. It ranks 27th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wickenburg?
The median homeowner in Wickenburg pays $1,750 a year in property taxes, about 0.37% of the median home value.
Is Wickenburg 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 Wickenburg?
The median home value in Wickenburg is $470,300, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,059 people live in Wickenburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.