Kingman, AZ at a glance
Median household income
$61,792$5,149 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Kingman, AZ?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Kingman, AZ? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,053 | $12,636 | $42,120 | 20.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | 20.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,365 | $16,380 | $54,600 | 26.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,897 | $22,764 | $75,880 | 36.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,090 | $25,080 | $83,600 | 40.6% |
What a typical income covers in Kingman, AZ
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $61,792 a year ($5,149 a month before tax).
What $61,792 leaves after Arizona taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Arizona tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Kingman, AZ: common questions
What is the median household income in Kingman, AZ?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Kingman, AZ is $61,792 per year (approximately $5,149 per month).
What is the average rent in Kingman, AZ?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,053 for a studio, $1,060 for one bedroom, $1,365 for two, $1,897 for three and $2,090 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Kingman, AZ expensive to live in?
Prices there run 5.9% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 94.1, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Kingman, AZ?
To keep a $1,365 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $54,600 a year, or $4,550 a month. That is 88% of what the typical household in Kingman, AZ earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Kingman, AZ?
On the local median income of $61,792 ($5,149 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,575 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,545 for everything else and $1,030 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,365 takes 53% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Kingman, AZ?
Homes in Arizona paid 15.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $137. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.