City profile
Lake Havasu City, AZ
La Paz County · Population 58,359
Lake Havasu City is a city in La Paz County, AZ with about 58,359 residents and a typical home value near $455,000. It is 105 miles from Prescott, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
280
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$455,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,701
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
104
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.60%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Heat wave, Lightning
Nearest major airport
119 mi to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
58,359
Black population
0.5%
County
La Paz County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AZ is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 58,359 residents
- Typical home value about $455,000
- 105 miles from Prescott, AZ
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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