Best counties to live in Arizona
Best counties to live in Arizona
What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in Arizona using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.
Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.
#6. Graham County
- Median home value: $138,700 (70% own)
- Median rent: $769 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,353
#5. Cochise County
- Median home value: $146,800 (69% own)
- Median rent: $783 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $49,260
#4. Coconino County
- Median home value: $280,900 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,181 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $59,460
#3. Greenlee County
- Median home value: $83,800 (49% own)
- Median rent: $466 (51% rent)
- Median household income: $63,473
#2. Pima County
- Median home value: $184,100 (63% own)
- Median rent: $907 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $53,379
#1. Maricopa County
- Median home value: $260,200 (62% own)
- Median rent: $1,127 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $64,468
