Special Interest
Housing in Gila County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Gila County averages $1,030/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Arizona median of $1,543 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Gila County FMR Area are $1,226 for a studio, $1,234 for 1‑bedroom, $1,619 for 2‑bedroom, $2,049 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,375 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $589 increase for a 2-bedroom in Gila County shows a 57% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Gila County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Arizona at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
