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Wickenburg, AZ


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Wickenburg, Arizona

Introduction to Wickenburg, Arizona

Wickenburg, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 39 miles NW of Peoria, Arizona and 52 miles NW of Phoenix, Arizona. Part of the surrounding Phoenix-Mesa metro area, Wickenburg is home to some 5,082 residents.

Wickenburg History

Wickenburg became a part of the United States in 1848, after the Mexican - American War. The Gila Rangers were the first white men to visit the area. Wickenburg was founded in 1863 and named after Henry Wickenburg, a gold miner who discovered the Vulture Gold Mine. The Yavapai Native Americans originally inhabited this area. It is the site of the Wickenburg massacre, which occurred on November 5, 1871.

Wickenburg and nearby Attractions

  • Desert Caballeros Western Museum
  • Hassayampa River Preserve
  • Maricopa County Historical Society Museum
  • White Tank Mountain Regional Park
  • Phoenix Art Museum
  • Horsethief Basin Recreation Area

Things To Do In Wickenburg

Local parks include Constellation Park, MacGuire Park, Casandro Park, Coffinger Park and Stone Park. The Wickenburg Massacre Historical Monument is a notable location in the town. Local museums include like the Desert Caballeros Western Museum and the Maricopa County Historical Society Museum. Wickenburg hosts the Gold Rush Days every February.

Wickenburg Transportation

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the nearest major airport.

Wickenburg Higher Education

Yavapai College, Paradise Valley Community College and Phoenix College are the local colleges.

High Points

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

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 9%Wickenburg Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Wickenburg, AZ

Comparing Wickenburg 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
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men47
Racial Diversity42
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population31
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times87
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built95
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime59
Low Property Crime37

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