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Living in Wickenburg

The city had 5 schools in 2026. Owner occupation was 83.4%, and the vacancy rate was 12.6% in July 2026. The population of Wickenburg, in the United States, was 8,059 in July 2026. There were 14,337 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Wickenburg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$991 per month, while the median home value was US$470,300 in July 2026. 69.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Wickenburg yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$991/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent69.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct12.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,098 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent871.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count72 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

6.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 511 people of 8,305 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$67,600 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Wickenburg is 0.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Wickenburg 0.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd67,600 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct70 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct89.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct8.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct14.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,814 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate0.448 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Wickenburg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Wickenburg. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct9.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio394 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents14,337 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,118 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Wickenburg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWickenburg highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Wickenburg highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego971Wickenburgrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents970.9 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents241 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count9 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute23.35 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct2.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportLUF3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport58 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Wickenburg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Wickenburg.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Wickenburg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C10°20°30°40°50°JFMAMJJASOND40°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Wickenburg average monthly precipitation, mm015304560314026752295026141928JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 18.56 · Feb 20 · Mar 23.72 · Apr 27.78 · May 32.72 · Jun 38.22 · Jul 40.06 · Aug 39.11 · Sep 35.78 · Oct 29.83 · Nov 23.06 · Dec 17.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.11 · Feb 2.44 · Mar 5.11 · Apr 7.5 · May 11.67 · Jun 16.5 · Jul 22.56 · Aug 22.28 · Sep 17.89 · Oct 10.44 · Nov 4.17 · Dec 0.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 9.83 · Feb 11.22 · Mar 14.39 · Apr 17.67 · May 22.17 · Jun 27.39 · Jul 31.28 · Aug 30.67 · Sep 26.83 · Oct 20.17 · Nov 13.61 · Dec 9.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 31.5 · Feb 39.62 · Mar 26.16 · Apr 7.37 · May 4.57 · Jun 2.03 · Jul 29.21 · Aug 50.29 · Sep 26.16 · Oct 13.72 · Nov 19.05 · Dec 27.94 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M395.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.73 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count13 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Max Temp C Jul31.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.42 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Wickenburg residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport93.8%Foreign residents 6.2%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.01 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents511 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density118.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population8,305 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population8,343 people31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)9Official

Is Wickenburg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker45%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 31–59%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–73%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–64%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 55–77%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–63%
Foreign residents511 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population8,305 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent69.48 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent871.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,098 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,814 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd470,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes83.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour39.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad6.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.58 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct34.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct91.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,891 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct20.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Wickenburg?

The unemployment rate is 0.448 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Wickenburg?

Police recorded 970.9 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Wickenburg?

The published population is 8,305 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Wickenburg?

511 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Wickenburg a good place to live?

Wickenburg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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