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Overgaard, AZ

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Affordability Score: 44/100

Population: 3,033 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Overgaard, AZ aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,033 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of D (44/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $65,735, median home value of $320,100, median rent of $741 per month, and 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,309 per month (studio $937, 1BR $1,026, 3BR $1,622, 4BR $1,733). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,700 per year, consuming 18% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education, housing. Unemployment currently reads 11.0% and poverty 9.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$65,735
Median household income
Education F
18.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing F
4.9x
Home value $320,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,309/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$11,700/yr
Center-based infant care (18% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$65,735
▲ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,911
Unemployment Rate
11.0%
Poverty Rate
9.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$320,100
▲ 16% vs national
Median Rent
$741/mo
Owner Occupied
88.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,309/mo
▲ 9% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$937
1BR
$1,026
2BR
$1,309
3BR
$1,622
4BR
$1,733

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
▼ 11 ppt vs national
High School+
47.6%
Median Age
48.3
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,700/yr
18% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,100/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,580/yr

What This Means

Overgaard, AZ receives an overall affordability grade of D (44/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,033. Challenges include education and housing. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Overgaard, AZ affordable?
Overgaard, AZ receives an overall affordability grade of D (44/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $65,735. Median home value is $320,100.
What is the cost of living in Overgaard?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $741/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,309/mo. Infant childcare $11,700/yr. Median home value $320,100.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →