Quartzsite, AZ

Quartzsite, Arizona

Quartzsite, Arizona, in La Paz county, is 68 miles N of Yuma, Arizona (center to center) and 125 miles W of Phoenix, Arizona. The town is home to some 3,354 residents.

The People and Families of Quartzsite

In Quartzsite, about 69% of adults are married.

The people of Quartzsite are more likely male than female. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Quartzsite had a median family income of $26,382. Home-based work is more common in Quartzsite than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Quartzsite. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Quartzsite Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Quartzsite was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Quartzsite have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Quartzsite, 76% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Quartzsite it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Quartzsite, AZ

Comparing Quartzsite to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Quartzsite Almanac

Quartzsite Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Quartzsite Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Quartzsite Public Libraries

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Quartzsite High Schools (2004)

SCHOLARS ACADEMY THE
510 COYOTE
928-927-9420
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 95 students.

Quartzsite Colleges

(List of All Arizona Colleges)

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