Cost of Living in New Kingman-Butler, AZ

Population 14,281 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

New Kingman-Butler's median household income of $42,604 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (24% here).

New Kingman-Butler lies roughly 75 miles southeast of the nearest major metro, Henderson — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 78% lower than Henderson's $465,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 33
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in New Kingman-Butler

The median home value in New Kingman-Butler is $100,500 — 67% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $936/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $42,604/year is 43% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. The climate averages highs of 77.3°F and lows of 47.9°F. Overall, New Kingman-Butler has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$100,500
67% below avg
Median Rent
$936/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.9x
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 68.3%
Renter-occupied 31.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$936
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,550/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
22.6 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.1%
Carpooled
14.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
11.0%

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
$42,604
43% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,211
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 3.9%
Graduate degree 2.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.1
Male median age 42.1
Female median age 52.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.3°F
Avg Low
47.9°F
Annual Precip
8"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576167758595999791796656
Low °F 313338435362706960483730
Precip" 0.981.040.590.460.080.110.860.880.960.740.620.68

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 15 — Good
97.5%
Good air days/yr
99
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Kingman-Butler, AZ?

New Kingman-Butler has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Kingman-Butler, AZ?

The median gross rent in New Kingman-Butler is $936 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Kingman-Butler?

The median home value in New Kingman-Butler is $100,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in New Kingman-Butler?

The median household income in New Kingman-Butler is $42,604 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Kingman-Butler, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in New Kingman-Butler is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is New Kingman-Butler, AZ affordable?

Yes, New Kingman-Butler is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in New Kingman-Butler?

New Kingman-Butler has average high temperatures of 77.3°F and average lows of 47.9°F. Annual precipitation is 8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

New Kingman-Butler at a Glance

Population
14,281
Median Income
$42,604
Home Value
$100,500
Median Rent
$936/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
77.3°F
Sales Tax
8.4%
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