The Town FilesMohave Valley, Arizona
Community in Mohave County · population 2,693 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $256,900
- Household income
- $60,134
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 111°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 47.7
Mohave Valley is a community of 2,693 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $256,900, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for families than 84% of Arizona towns, easier by car than 72% of Arizona towns.
How Mohave Valley 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 Mohave Valley is worth $256,900, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $60,134, which is more affordable than 43% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,299 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mohave Valley | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,900 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,299 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $60,134 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.1% | — |
Who lives in Mohave Valley
| People | Mohave Valley | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.8% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 19.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Mohave Valley
July highs average 110.5°F and January lows 46.0°F. About 4.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 177 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mohave Valley since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 21, 2001 about 2.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 21, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 25, 2008.
Severe weather in Mohave County since 1996
Mohave County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| August 9, 2015 | Fire | FM-5095: Willow Fire |
| July 2, 2013 | Fire | FM-5033: Dean Peak Fire |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mohave County
Mohave County had 56,391 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,199 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Mohave Valley itself the ACS puts it at 9.3%.
Public schools in Mohave Valley
4 public schools with 1,059 students, about 22.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High School | 9-12 | 565 | 17.7 |
| Mohave Valley Junior High School | K-8 | 482 | 30.1 |
| Pillar Academy of Business & Finance (charter) | 9-12 | 11 | — |
| WAVE - River Valley High School | 9-12 | 1 | — |
Towns near Mohave Valley
- Fort Mohave, AZ6.8 mi · 16,190 people · home $294,300
- Needles, CA6.9 mi · 4,931 people · home $157,200
- Bullhead City, AZ15.6 mi · 41,348 people · home $211,500
- Laughlin, NV16.6 mi · 8,658 people · home $283,700
- Desert Hills, AZ26.9 mi · 2,764 people · home $281,600
- Golden Valley, AZ28.4 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
Mohave Valley questions
Is Mohave Valley, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mohave Valley scores better for retirees than 34% of Arizona towns and quieter than 50%. 37.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Mohave Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Mohave Valley is valued at $256,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,134, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,299 a month.
What is the weather like in Mohave Valley?
July highs average 110.5°F and January lows 46.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Mohave Valley get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mohave Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 21, 2001. 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)