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Chino Valley.
About
Life in Chino Valley
Chino Valley is a community of 13,372 people in Arizona. The median household income is $61,237, median rent runs about $1,248 per month, and median home values are around $394,700. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Chino Valley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
51.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
89.3%
of households
Population Growth
+6.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Chino Valley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Chino Valley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (62.9%), and 8.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.0%
of residents
65 and Older
29.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
53.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Chino Valley
In Chino Valley, rent runs 19% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,497
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $493,692 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Chino Valley
Unemployment in Yavapai County, which includes Chino Valley, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Chino Valley: Yavapai County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yavapai County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Chino Valley Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.6 min avg
How Chino Valley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Chino Valley, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 95 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Chino Valley runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
113.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
510
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Chino Valley Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yavapai County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yavapai County, which includes Chino Valley, the most common type is flash flood, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 19 | Flash Flood | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 33 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 48 | Flash Flood | $198,000 |
| 2021 | 45 | Flash Flood | $110,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Flash Flood | $1.6M |
| 2018 | 49 | Flash Flood | $1.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yavapai County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yavapai County, which includes Chino Valley, is typically good — 234 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
234
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Yavapai County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Chino Valley has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.2"
Annual Snowfall
10.2"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
127
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
61
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 26°F | 1.21" |
| Feb | 56°F | 29°F | 1.28" |
| Mar | 62°F | 34°F | 0.96" |
| Apr | 69°F | 39°F | 0.47" |
| May | 77°F | 47°F | 0.47" |
| Jun | 88°F | 56°F | 0.35" |
| Jul | 90°F | 63°F | 1.87" |
| Aug | 88°F | 61°F | 2.46" |
| Sep | 83°F | 54°F | 1.27" |
| Oct | 73°F | 42°F | 0.83" |
| Nov | 62°F | 32°F | 0.69" |
| Dec | 52°F | 26°F | 0.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Chino Valley
Uninsured
10.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Chino Valley's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Exceptional Community Hospital Prescott
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Prescott
The Healing Place
Psychiatric · 14.4 mi away · Prescott
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Prescott
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Chino Valley
Chino Valley's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Chino Valley (within 15 miles)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
10.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,218 students · in-state tuition $45,941 · 72% graduate · median earnings $92,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tuzigoot National Monument, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Chino Valley
Chino Valley has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tuzigoot National Monument (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayWalnut Canyon National Monument
National Monument
59 mi awaySunset Crater Volcano National Monument
National Monument
66 mi awayWupatki National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayGrand Canyon National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Chino Valley
Chino Valley Public Library
1020 W Palomino Rd, Chino Valley
Cities Near Chino Valley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Chino Valley FAQ
Is Chino Valley, Arizona affordable?⌄
Chino Valley's median rent is $1,248/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,237/year. Median home value is $394,700.
Is Chino Valley, Arizona safe?⌄
Chino Valley's violent crime rate was 113 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 510 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Chino Valley, Arizona?⌄
Yavapai County, which includes Chino Valley, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Chino Valley, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Chino Valley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,248/month and median household income is $61,237/year. The median home value is $394,700. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Chino Valley, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Chino Valley is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from