The Town FilesValle Vista, Arizona
Community in Mohave County · population 1,802 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,800
- Household income
- $46,161
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 99°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 61.6
Valle Vista is a community of 1,802 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $279,800, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Arizona towns, quieter than 94% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 84% of Arizona towns.
How Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista is worth $279,800, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $46,161, which is more affordable than 12% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 82.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Valle Vista | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $46,161 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 82.1% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Valle Vista
| People | Valle Vista | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.6 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 41.7% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 13.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Valle Vista
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 8.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valle Vista since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 27, 2016 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on August 20, 2012.
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 Valle Vista itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Valle Vista
- New Kingman-Butler, AZ13.1 mi · 12,907 people · home $118,900
- Kingman, AZ15.8 mi · 32,689 people · home $267,700
- Walnut Creek, AZ24.4 mi · 571 people · home $248,600
- Golden Valley, AZ25.2 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
- Peach Springs, AZ25.6 mi · 1,098 people · home $90,500
- Dolan Springs, AZ26.8 mi · 1,734 people · home $131,100
Valle Vista questions
Is Valle Vista, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Valle Vista scores better for retirees than 84% of Arizona towns and quieter than 94%. 41.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.6).
How much does a house cost in Valle Vista?
The median owner-occupied home in Valle Vista is valued at $279,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,161, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Valle Vista?
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Valle Vista get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valle Vista since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 27, 2016. 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)