The Town FilesAvenue B and C, Arizona
Community in Yuma County · population 4,101 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $14,700
- Household income
- $44,240
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 109°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 29.2
Avenue B and C is a community of 4,101 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $14,700, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Arizona towns, better transit than 96% of Arizona towns, hipper than 94% of Arizona towns.
- #1 in The 50 Most Affordable Small Towns in America
- #1 in The 50 Most Affordable Places in America
- #1 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #1 in 50 Places in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #1 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Arizona
- #2 in 24 Small Towns in Arizona With the Mildest Winters
How Avenue B and C 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 Avenue B and C is worth $14,700, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 0.3 times the median household income of $44,240, which is more affordable than 100% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $807 a month. 45.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Avenue B and C | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $14,700 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $807 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $44,240 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 45.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.1% | — |
Who lives in Avenue B and C
| People | Avenue B and C | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.2 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.3% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Avenue B and C
July highs average 109.2°F and January lows 45.0°F. About 3.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 195 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Avenue B and C since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 22, 1987 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 22, 1987.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on April 28, 1964.
Severe weather in Yuma County since 1996
Yuma County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| January 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | DR-730: Heavy Rain & High Winds |
Jobs and pay in Yuma County
Yuma County had 71,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,873 a year. Unemployment was 13.2% in 2023; in Avenue B and C itself the ACS puts it at 19.9%.
Public schools in Avenue B and C
1 public school with 322 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Grove Elementary School | PK-6 | 322 | 14.0 |
Towns near Avenue B and C
- Somerton, AZ8.4 mi · 14,197 people · home $232,600
- Fortuna Foothills, AZ15.8 mi · 27,776 people · home $199,200
- Yuma, AZ16.2 mi · 95,548 people · home $230,000
- San Luis, AZ16.5 mi · 35,257 people · home $224,900
Avenue B and C questions
Is Avenue B and C, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Avenue B and C scores better for retirees than 13% of Arizona towns and quieter than 1%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.2).
How much does a house cost in Avenue B and C?
The median owner-occupied home in Avenue B and C is valued at $14,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,240, so homes cost about 0.3 times income. Median rent is $807 a month.
What is the weather like in Avenue B and C?
July highs average 109.2°F and January lows 45.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 3.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Avenue B and C get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Avenue B and C since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 22, 1987. 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)