The Town FilesWickenburg, Arizona
Town in Maricopa County · population 7,474 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $470,300
- Household income
- $67,600
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 104°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 65.2
Wickenburg is a town of 7,474 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home is worth $470,300, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Arizona towns, better for cycling than 78% of Arizona towns, quieter than 76% of Arizona towns.
How Wickenburg 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 Wickenburg is worth $470,300, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $67,600, which is more affordable than 7% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $991 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wickenburg | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $470,300 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $991 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $67,600 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Wickenburg
| People | Wickenburg | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.2 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 51.2% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 15.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.4% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Wickenburg
July highs average 104.1°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 10.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 162 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Wickenburg since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 6, 2008 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on October 29, 1987.
Severe weather in Maricopa County since 1996
Maricopa County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Fire | FM-5501: Boulder View Fire |
| June 12, 2024 | Fire | FM-5496: Rose Fire |
| June 28, 2023 | Fire | FM-5466: Diamond Fire |
| June 27, 2020 | Fire | FM-5315: Avondale Fire |
| June 23, 2020 | Fire | FM-5314: Aquila Fire |
Jobs and pay in Maricopa County
Maricopa County had 2,280,645 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,840 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Wickenburg itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Wickenburg
4 public schools with 892 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg High School | 6-12 | 457 | 16.3 |
| Hassayampa Elementary School | PK-5 | 295 | 17.4 |
| Vulture Peak Middle School | 4-8 | 130 | 11.8 |
| West-MEC - Wickenburg High School | 9-12 | 10 | — |
Towns near Wickenburg
- Surprise, AZ28.3 mi · 143,148 people · home $435,100
- Peoria, AZ29.8 mi · 190,985 people · home $463,600
Wickenburg questions
Is Wickenburg, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wickenburg scores better for retirees than 91% of Arizona towns and quieter than 76%. 51.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.2).
How much does a house cost in Wickenburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Wickenburg is valued at $470,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,600, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $991 a month.
What is the weather like in Wickenburg?
July highs average 104.1°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Wickenburg get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Wickenburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 6, 2008. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- 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)