Special Interest
Housing in Graham County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Graham County averages $935/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 19% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Graham County FMR Area are $887 for a studio, $1,024 for 1‑bedroom, $1,285 for 2‑bedroom, $1,724 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,156 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $350 increase for a 2-bedroom in Graham County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Graham County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Arizona at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
