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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.
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.
In 2000, Quartzsite had a median family income of $26,382. Home-based work is more common in Quartzsite than in most places.
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.
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.
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).
Comparing Quartzsite to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| 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 | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married |  |  |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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