Cost of Living in Cornville, AZ

Population 3,356 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

114
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cornville sits on the smaller end of the Arizona city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Cornville is about 70 miles northeast of Peoria, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Peoria's $429,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 115
Rent 112

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cornville

The median home value in Cornville is $352,200 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,471/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,925/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Cornville has a cost of living index of 114 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$352,200
15% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$582,232
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,471/mo
12% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 75.4%
Renter-occupied 24.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,471
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,085/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.3 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.3%
Carpooled
6.9%
Work from home
15.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$70,925
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,112
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
16% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.4%
Graduate degree 13.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.7
Male median age 49
Female median age 57.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
81.9%
Good air days/yr
87
Max AQI recorded
7
PM2.5 days
357
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cornville, AZ?

Cornville has a cost index of 114 (100 = national average). It is 14% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cornville, AZ?

The median gross rent in Cornville is $1,471 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cornville?

The median home value in Cornville is $352,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cornville?

The median household income in Cornville is $70,925 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cornville, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cornville is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Cornville, AZ affordable?

Cornville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 114 — about 14% higher than the national average.