Metro areas in Arizona: income, rent and home values
Arizona has 7 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Phoenix, AZ with 5.2 million residents. Household incomes are highest in Phoenix, AZ ($91,093). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Sierra Vista, AZ (26.8%) and the largest in Flagstaff, AZ (34.4%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Yuma, AZ (+8.4%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | 5,228,938 | $91,093 | $1,836 | $464,400 | 32.7% |
| Tucson, AZ | 1,074,685 | $74,364 | $1,320 | $352,300 | 31.6% |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 252,552 | $69,848 | $1,600 | $501,900 | 33.3% |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 228,102 | $57,663 | $1,283 | $328,400 | 33.3% |
| Yuma, AZ | 224,449 | $62,526 | $1,121 | $260,900 | 28.6% |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 144,368 | $78,848 | $1,588 | $512,800 | 34.4% |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | 126,332 | $71,422 | $1,024 | $247,900 | 26.8% |
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Arizona at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Arizona for renters?+
Sierra Vista, AZ, where renters spend a median 26.8% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Arizona has the highest income?+
Phoenix, AZ, with a median household income of $91,093 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Arizona?+
7 metropolitan statistical areas in Arizona have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.