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Lake Havasu City, AZ


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Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in Mohave county, is 113 miles S of Henderson, Nevada (center to center) and 125 miles S of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is included in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 41,938 people lived in Lake Havasu City.

The People and Families of Lake Havasu City

In Lake Havasu City, about 63% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Lake Havasu City, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Havasu City had a median family income of $41,393.

Political Inclinations

Lake Havasu City residents donated more money ($7,520) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Lake Havasu City Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Lake Havasu City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Lake Havasu City is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Lake Havasu City, 92% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

Lake Havasu City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lake Havasu City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lake Havasu City Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Lake Havasu City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lake Havasu City, AZ

Comparing Lake Havasu City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Male Share of the Population85
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men27
Well-Paid Single Women26
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income37
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime46

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