How much do homeowners pay a month in Desert Hills, AZ?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Desert Hills, AZ pay a median of $2,109 (±$424) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $385 (±$122).
41.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Desert Hills, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,167 in 2015–2019 to $2,109 in 2020–2024 (+80.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,109 (±$424)
- Without a mortgage
- $385 (±$122)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 41.7%
Monthly owner costs in Desert Hills
| Desert Hills | Mohave County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,109 (±$424) | $1,408 (±$31) | $1,803 (±$7) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $385 (±$122) | $401 (±$12) | $525 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 41.7% (±10.3 points) | 51.5% (±1.5 points) | 61.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,161 (±$686) | $1,238 (±$33) | $1,879 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Desert Hills, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Mohave County ($1,408).
It is not measurably different from Arizona ($1,803).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($1,963).
In Mohave County, Desert Hills ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 187.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Desert Hills have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,167 (±$430) | $2,109 (±$424) | +80.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $833 (±$309) | $1,161 (±$686) | +39.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $167,800 (±$46,655) | $281,600 (±$66,639) | +67.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Desert Hills
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Hills | — | $2,109 (±$424) | — |
| Lake Havasu City | 5.0 mi | $1,627 (±$63) | Lower |
| Golden Shores | 17 mi | $989 (±$310) | Lower |
| Needles | 23 mi | $1,139 (±$348) | Lower |
| Cienega Springs | 26 mi | $1,426 (±$1,128) | Not measurably different |
| Mohave Valley | 27 mi | $1,388 (±$305) | Lower |
| Big River | 28 mi | $1,417 (±$219) | Lower |
| Fort Mohave | 33 mi | $1,422 (±$72) | Lower |
| Parker | 36 mi | $1,565 (±$112) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Havasu City, AZ ($1,627), Golden Shores, AZ ($989), Needles, CA ($1,139).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Mohave County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centennial Park | $2,317 (±$787) |
| 2 | Desert Hills | $2,109 (±$424) |
| 3 | Scenic | $2,105 (±$253) |
| 4 | Colorado City | $1,690 (±$289) |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $1,627 (±$63) |
| 6 | Fort Mohave | $1,422 (±$72) |
| 7 | Mohave Valley | $1,388 (±$305) |
| 8 | Kingman | $1,308 (±$66) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Mohave County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Desert Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Desert Hills
What is the average mortgage payment in Desert Hills?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Desert Hills, AZ is $2,109 (±$424) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Desert Hills?
Owners without a mortgage in Desert Hills pay a median of $385 (±$122) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Desert Hills gone up?
In Desert Hills, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,167 in 2015–2019 to $2,109 in 2020–2024 (+80.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Hills CDP, Arizona
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Hills CDP, Arizona
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Hills CDP, Arizona
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Hills CDP, Arizona
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Hills CDP, Arizona
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Desert Hills CDP, Arizona (place:18740, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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