Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
36%
Bullhead City, AZ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$969
Population
47,782
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Welcome to the "west coast" of Arizona
River
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Forest
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Mountains
Located along the Colorado River directly across from Laughlin, Nevada, Bullhead City offers plenty of everything: the casinos, shows, and nightlife of Laughlin, the water sports of the Colorado River, hiking the mountains, and the resorts around Lake Mohave and its hot springs. Not far from Bullhead City, resident and visitors can explore the Mohave National Preserve, the Dead Mountains Wilderness Area, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Grand Canyon National Park, Prescott National Forest, and Joshua Tree National Park.
Only about an hour southeast of Las Vegas, Bullhead City Residents can venture into the city for the world-famous casinos, shows, and events. Because of this fantastic location, Bullhead City continues to attract new residents. The views are stunning -- Spirit Mountain is visible from many areas of the city. This mountain is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Mojave believed that life began on the mountain. Today, it is part of the Spirit Mountain Wilderness area, which covers nearly 34,000 acres.
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The Hoover Dam is a major attraction in Bullhead City.
Mountains stretch behind houses in Bullhead City.
Ranch-style homes are popular in Bullhead City.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,571
Average: $58,574
Education
10,047
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,151
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bullhead City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bullhead City, AZ is $851 for a studio, $969 for one bedroom, $1,120 for two bedrooms, and $1,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bullhead City has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$969/month
642 Sq Ft
House
$1,745/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,532/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,502/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bullhead City, AZ is 5.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bullhead City is 6.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $851 - $1,320. You can expect to pay 0% less for groceries, 19.8% less for utilities, and 0.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Public
Grades K-8
411 Students
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
Public
Grades K-5
110 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Public
Grades 6-12
522 Students
Public
Grades K-8
411 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
90 Students
Public
Grades K-8
433 Students
Bullhead City Junior High School
Public
Grades K-8
422 Students
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Public
Grades 6-12
522 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,065 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
WAVE - Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Big Bend of the Colorado
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Laughlin/Bullhead International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.