The Town FilesLake Havasu City, Arizona
City in Mohave County · population 57,144 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $455,400
- Household income
- $70,148
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 109°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 56.1
Lake Havasu City is a city of 57,144 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $455,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 88% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 78% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 78% of Arizona towns.
How Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City is worth $455,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 6.5 times the median household income of $70,148, which is more affordable than 9% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,320 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Havasu City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $455,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,320 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $70,148 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.5× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.0% | — |
Who lives in Lake Havasu City
| People | Lake Havasu City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.1 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.2% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lake Havasu City
July highs average 109.3°F and January lows 42.7°F. About 4.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 178 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Lake Havasu City since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 24, 1992.
Severe weather in Mohave County since 1996
Mohave County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| August 9, 2015 | Fire | FM-5095: Willow Fire |
| July 2, 2013 | Fire | FM-5033: Dean Peak Fire |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mohave County
Mohave County had 56,391 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,199 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Lake Havasu City itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Lake Havasu City
13 public schools with 5,535 students, about 22.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu High School | 9-12 | 1,618 | 22.2 |
| Thunderbolt Middle School | 7-8 | 784 | 21.2 |
| Starline Elementary School | K-6 | 625 | 20.8 |
| Smoketree Elementary School | PK-6 | 549 | 18.9 |
| Jamaica Elementary School | K-6 | 417 | 17.4 |
| Oro Grande Classical Academy | PK-6 | 370 | 20.6 |
| Havasupai Elementary School | K-6 | 319 | 17.7 |
| Nautilus Elementary School | K-6 | 303 | 16.8 |
| Telesis Preparatory (charter) | K-8 | 292 | — |
| Havasu Preparatory Academy (charter) | K-8 | 197 | — |
| Telesis Preparatory Academy (charter) | 9-12 | 60 | — |
| WAVE-Central Campus | 10-12 | 1 | 0.5 |
Towns near Lake Havasu City
- Desert Hills, AZ5.0 mi · 2,764 people · home $281,600
- Needles, CA28.1 mi · 4,931 people · home $157,200
Lake Havasu City questions
Is Lake Havasu City, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Havasu City scores better for retirees than 57% of Arizona towns and quieter than 34%. 35.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.1).
How much does a house cost in Lake Havasu City?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Havasu City is valued at $455,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,148, so homes cost about 6.5 times income. Median rent is $1,320 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Havasu City?
July highs average 109.3°F and January lows 42.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lake Havasu City get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Lake Havasu City 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)