Median Age
60 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
43%
Wickenburg
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
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Artistic
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Located about an hour’s drive northwest of Phoenix, Wickenburg embraces its rich gold mining history as a true Western town. Ranches, horses, team roping, and cowboys are common fixtures in Wickenburg to this day. Take a step back in time at Wickenburg’s many historic sites like the Vulture Mine, Saguaro Movie Theatre, and the Santa Fe Railroad Depot as well as the annual Gold Rush Days celebration.
Wickenburg is an artistic oasis in the Sonoran Desert, where you can catch world-class performances at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, see an expansive collection of Western art at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, enjoy free downtown concerts hosted by Friends of Music, and take classes at the Wickenburg Art Club.
Natural beauty surrounds Wickenburg, which sits on the Hassayampa River below scenic mountains in the desert. Outdoor recreation abounds in Wickenburg, with plenty of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Lake Pleasant Regional Park and Prescott National Forest are just minutes away from Wickenburg as well.
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Wickenburg, AZ is $1,149 for one bedroom, $1,398 for two bedrooms, and $1,675 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wickenburg has increased by 10.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,149/month
542 Sq Ft
House
$2,583/month
1,609 Sq Ft
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
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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 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.