The Town FilesAjo, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 3,039 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,400
- Household income
- $53,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 104°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 62.8
Ajo is a community of 3,039 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $124,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks hipper than 100% of Arizona towns, better for cycling than 100% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Arizona towns.
- #3 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #3 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #3 in 24 Small Towns in Arizona With the Mildest Winters
- #11 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Arizona
- #11 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Arizona
- #22 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Arizona
How Ajo ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ajo is worth $124,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $53,958, which is more affordable than 80% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $838 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ajo | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $838 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $53,958 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Ajo
| People | Ajo | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.8 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.0% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 11.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.1% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 19.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 16.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Ajo
July highs average 103.8°F and January lows 44.9°F. About 7.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 168 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Ajo since 1950.
Severe weather in Pima County since 1996
Pima County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2020 | Fire | FM-5312: Big Horn Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Pima County
Pima County had 386,312 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,936 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Ajo itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Ajo
3 public schools with 400 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajo Elementary School | PK-8 | 266 | 15.6 |
| Ajo High School | 9-12 | 134 | 22.3 |
| PCJTED - Ajo High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Ajo questions
Is Ajo, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ajo scores better for retirees than 82% of Arizona towns and quieter than 66%. 43.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.8).
How much does a house cost in Ajo?
The median owner-occupied home in Ajo is valued at $124,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,958, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $838 a month.
What is the weather like in Ajo?
July highs average 103.8°F and January lows 44.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 7.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Ajo get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Ajo in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)