What percentage of people rent in Wickenburg, AZ?
16.6% (±5.1 points) of the occupied homes in Wickenburg, AZ are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 721 renting households against 3,632 that own their home.
In Wickenburg, the share of households that rent went from 26.3% in 2015–2019 to 16.6% in 2020–2024 (−9.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 16.6% (±5.1 points)
- Renting households
- 721 (±224)
- Median renter income
- $25,383 (±$8,296)
Who rents and who owns in Wickenburg
| Wickenburg | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 16.6% (±5.1 points) | 34.8% (±0.3 points) | 32.6% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 721 (±224) | 602,808 (±5,320) | 931,983 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,632 (±338) | 1,127,888 (±7,022) | 1,924,098 (±9,729) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.5) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $25,383 (±$8,296) | $63,203 (±$842) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $73,758 (±$10,494) | $107,595 (±$699) | $94,251 (±$543) | $100,009 |
In Wickenburg, the renter share is lower than in Maricopa County (34.8%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (32.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Maricopa County, Wickenburg ranks 17 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 213.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Wickenburg has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.3% (±5.9 points) | 16.6% (±5.1 points) | −9.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $606 (±$141) | $991 (±$191) | +63.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,270 (±$6,283) | $67,600 (±$5,753) | +43.0% | 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.
Households that rent in places near Wickenburg
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg | — | 16.6% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Congress | 13 mi | 5.9% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Circle City | 16 mi | 16.6% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Surprise | 28 mi | 20.9% (±1.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peoria | 30 mi | 24.0% (±1.3 points) | Higher |
| Wilhoit | 30 mi | 19.1% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun City West | 32 mi | 11.9% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Park | 36 mi | 4.3% (±4.0 points) | Lower |
| El Mirage | 37 mi | 30.3% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Congress, AZ (5.9%), Citrus Park, AZ (4.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peoria, AZ (24.0%), El Mirage, AZ (30.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Scottsdale | 33.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 12 | El Mirage | 30.3% (±3.4 points) |
| 13 | Gilbert | 26.9% (±1.1 points) |
| 14 | Peoria | 24.0% (±1.3 points) |
| 15 | Goodyear | 22.3% (±2.1 points) |
| 16 | Surprise | 20.9% (±1.4 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Wickenburg | 16.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Circle City | 16.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 19 | Sun City | 15.8% (±1.8 points) |
| 20 | Fountain Hills | 15.6% (±2.7 points) |
| 21 | Litchfield Park | 15.2% (±5.4 points) |
| 22 | Anthem | 15.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 23 | Buckeye | 14.0% (±1.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Wickenburg
How many renters are there in Wickenburg?
Wickenburg has an estimated 721 (±224) renting households, 16.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Wickenburg?
In Wickenburg, the share of households that rent went from 26.3% in 2015–2019 to 16.6% in 2020–2024 (−9.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Wickenburg?
A renting household in Wickenburg has 1.6 people on average, against 1.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Wickenburg?
The median renting household in Wickenburg, AZ has an income of $25,383 (±$8,296) a year, against $73,758 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wickenburg town, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wickenburg town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wickenburg town, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wickenburg town, Arizona
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wickenburg town, 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 Wickenburg town, Arizona (place:82740, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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