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Cottonwood, Arizona houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cottonwood, AZ (Yavapai County) — Census median home value $286,000, county listing prices up about 2.6% over the past year. Market data for Cottonwood houses and the broader area.
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Cottonwood, AZ is in Yavapai County, Arizona — this guide covers houses in Cottonwood and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,547, with a median household income of $47,162. Census data puts the median value of houses in Cottonwood at $286,000.
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Market overview
Cottonwood housing market
Cottonwood is in Yavapai County, Arizona. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cottonwood and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$286,000
Population (Census ACS)
12,547
Median household income
$47,162
County price trend (2025)
2.64% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cottonwood market snapshot
Population
12,547
County
Yavapai County
Median Household Income
$47,162
Median Home Value (city)
$286,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,080/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cottonwood's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $286,000.
County Price Trend
Yavapai County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cottonwood has an estimated population of 12,547 and a median household income of $47,162, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cottonwood's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Cottonwood
County guide: Yavapai County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cottonwood.
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Nearby communities include Chinle, Steamboat, Rough Rock, Many Farms, Toyei, Nazlini, Burnside, Del Muerto, Cornfields, Ganado, Round Rock, Tsaile, Sehili, Sawmill, Lukachukai, Klagetoh.
Chinle market data
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Steamboat market data
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Rough Rock market data
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Many Farms market data
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Toyei market data
Nearby city · ~25.6 mi
Nazlini market data
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Burnside market data
Nearby city · ~26.6 mi
Del Muerto market data
Nearby city · ~26.6 mi
Cornfields market data
Nearby city · ~31.5 mi
Ganado market data
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Round Rock market data
Nearby city · ~38.2 mi
Tsaile market data
Nearby city · ~40.7 mi
Sehili market data
Nearby city · ~41.9 mi
Sawmill market data
Nearby city · ~42.9 mi
Lukachukai market data
Nearby city · ~43.8 mi
Klagetoh market data
Nearby city · ~44.4 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Sedona (~13.1 mi), Oak Creek Canyon (~19.0 mi), Munds Park (~24.0 mi), Kachina Village (~28.7 mi), Mountainaire (~30.5 mi), Mormon Lake (~32.4 mi), Bellemont (~35.3 mi), Williams (~36.1 mi), Flagstaff (~36.4 mi), Parks (~36.9 mi), Strawberry (~37.0 mi), Pine (~39.3 mi), Fort Valley (~41.9 mi), Red Lake (~43.5 mi), Geronimo Estates (~44.1 mi), Mountain View Ranches (~44.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cottonwood data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,547
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$286,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$47,162
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,080
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.64%
Census place type
city
County
Yavapai County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
28.16 sq mi
Census GEOID
0416410
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cottonwood
Schools
Humboldt Unified District (4469) — 11 schools, 5,606 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Yavapai addresses may be served by Humboldt Unified District (4469), but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Cottonwood FAQ
What are houses worth in Cottonwood, AZ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cottonwood at $286,000.
How much do houses cost in Cottonwood, AZ?
For owner-occupied houses in Cottonwood, Census ACS data shows a median value of $286,000. Active listing prices in Yavapai County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cottonwood, AZ?
Cottonwood houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Yavapai County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cottonwood, AZ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cottonwood's population at approximately 12,547.
What's the median rent in Cottonwood, AZ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cottonwood at approximately $1,080 per month.
What is the median household income in Cottonwood, AZ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cottonwood at approximately $47,162.
Is the Cottonwood housing market growing?
Yavapai County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Cottonwood, AZ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cottonwood's median home value at about 6.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cottonwood, AZ?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Humboldt Unified District (4469) for many Cottonwood addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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