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Living in
Verde Village.
Verde Village is an unincorporated community in Yavapai County, AZ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Verde Village
Verde Village is a community of 12,662 people in Arizona. The median household income is $69,331, median rent runs about $1,173 per month, and median home values are around $354,200. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Verde Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
90.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Verde Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Verde Village, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.4%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.8%
of residents
65 and Older
25.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
52.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 24% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Verde Village
In Verde Village, rent runs 24% below the AZ average, and home values are 10% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,630
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Verde Village
Unemployment in Yavapai County, which includes Verde Village, is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Verde Village: Yavapai County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yavapai County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Verde Village is about 5% of Yavapai County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Verde Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.2 min avg
How Verde Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Verde Village, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (PRC)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 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 14% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, which covers Verde Village, runs 14% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
283.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
384.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Verde Village, 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
Verde Village is about 5% of Yavapai County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yavapai County, which includes Verde Village, 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
Verde Village is about 5% of Yavapai County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate99°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Verde Village has hot summers (avg high 99°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
99°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
128
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
53
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 30°F | 1.10" |
| Feb | 65°F | 33°F | 0.99" |
| Mar | 71°F | 38°F | 1.01" |
| Apr | 79°F | 43°F | 0.43" |
| May | 88°F | 51°F | 0.42" |
| Jun | 99°F | 59°F | 0.18" |
| Jul | 101°F | 67°F | 1.64" |
| Aug | 98°F | 66°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 93°F | 58°F | 1.30" |
| Oct | 83°F | 47°F | 0.96" |
| Nov | 71°F | 36°F | 0.70" |
| Dec | 60°F | 29°F | 1.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Verde Village
Uninsured
22.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Verde Village's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Verde Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Cottonwood
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Verde Village
Verde Village's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tuzigoot National Monument, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Verde Village
Verde Village has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tuzigoot National Monument (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayWalnut Canyon National Monument
National Monument
43 mi awaySunset Crater Volcano National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayWupatki National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayGrand Canyon National Park
National Park
91 mi awayCities Near Verde Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Verde Village?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Verde Village FAQ
Is Verde Village, Arizona affordable?⌄
Verde Village's median rent is $1,173/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $69,331/year. Median home value is $354,200.
Is Verde Village, Arizona safe?⌄
Verde Village is policed by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 283 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 385 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Verde Village, Arizona?⌄
Yavapai County, which includes Verde Village, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Verde Village, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Verde Village is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,173/month and median household income is $69,331/year. The median home value is $354,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Verde Village, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Verde Village is 20 minutes, which is shorter 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