Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
43%
Wickenburg, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,149
Population
10,024
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Experience Old Western charms in this desert oasis
Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
Wickenburg sits on the far northern edge of the Sonoran Desert at the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, about 60 miles northwest of Phoenix, where the Hassayampa River creates a rare desert oasis. Located primarily in Maricopa County with a portion reaching into Yavapai County, this high-desert town of roughly 7,500 residents is known as the "Dude Ranch Capital of the World" and keeps an authentic Western, frontier pace well removed from the Phoenix metro. Its historic downtown around Frontier Street is lined with locally owned shops, galleries, and restaurants, and cactus-studded ranchland stretches out in every direction. The rental market is modest and leans toward single-family homes and smaller apartment or ranch-style properties. Wickenburg traces its roots to 1863, when prospector Henry Wickenburg discovered the Vulture Mine, one of Arizona's richest gold strikes, and guest ranches later made the town a tourist draw along U.S. Route 60. That heritage is celebrated every February at Gold Rush Days and Senior Pro Rodeo, and outdoor life centers on the Hassayampa River Preserve, a birding and hiking haven just south of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,669
Average: $94,709
Education
2,836
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,123
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wickenburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Wickenburg, AZ is $1,145 for one bedroom, $1,353 for two bedrooms, and $1,447 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wickenburg has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,145/month
542 Sq Ft
House
$2,782/month
1,620 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wickenburg, AZ is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
280 Students
Public
Grades K-8
117 Students
Wickenburg Digital Learning Program
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades K-8
117 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
384 Students
Wickenburg Digital Learning Program
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
384 Students
Wickenburg Digital Learning Program
Public
Grades K-12
33 Students
West-Mec - Wickenburg High School
Public
Grades 9-12
3 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rancho De Los Caballeros
- Hassayampa River Preserve
Military Bases
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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.