Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
37%
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$678
Population
66,786
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Delight in the many attractions featured in Arizona’s Playground
Suburban
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Lakeside
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Riverside
Situated in western Arizona, Lake Havasu City is centered on the expansive Lake Havasu, which boasts tranquil waters surrounded by rugged mountains. Known as “Arizona’s Playground,” Lake Havasu City offers endless options for outdoor recreation.
Lake Havasu is favored for activities like boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, fishing, and swimming, with 60 miles of navigable waterways for residents and visitors to explore. Numerous hiking trails and golf courses provide additional options for recreation in Lake Havasu City as well.
Lake Havasu City is also notable for containing the original London Bridge, which was purchased in 1968, relocated from London, and fully reconstructed in Arizona by 1971. A charming English Village sits nearby the London Bridge, teeming with quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
A host of seasonal events contribute to a small-town atmosphere and bring the community together in Lake Havasu City, including the Havasu Island Hot Air Balloon Fest and Fair, Winterfest, the International World Jet Ski Final Races, and multiple fishing tournaments.
Destinations like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas are a short drive from Lake Havasu City. Getting around from Lake Havasu City is simple with access to Route 95, I-40, and Lake Havasu City Airport.
Explore the City
Most homes in Lake Havasu City are clustered into subdivisions on quiet desert roads or water.
London Bridge, which opened in 1971, is a major tourist attraction in Lake Havasu City.
Lake Havasu City features 60 miles of lake and river waterways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,885
Average: $79,388
Education
12,664
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
25,741
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Havasu City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $763 for a studio, $678 for one bedroom, $881 for two bedrooms, and $970 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Havasu City has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$678/month
511 Sq Ft
House
$2,116/month
1,425 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,376/month
860 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 24.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Lake Havasu City is 73.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $678 - $970. You can expect to pay 0.1% more for groceries, 16.6% more for utilities, and 5.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Havasu City, AZ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
627 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
542 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
732 Students
Public
Grades K-8
258 Students
Public
Grades K-8
144 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
63 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,518 Students
Wave-Culinary Arts And Business
Public
Grades 9-12
2 Students
Wave - Lake Havasu High School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Lake Havasu State Park
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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 June 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.