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Vail

Arizona · 10,208 residents · 22.677 sq mi
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Vail is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,386. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,724 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,208
+311%since 2000
from 2,484 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
450 / sq mi
+311%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K5K9K14K18K2000201020202024Vail
202416K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,386
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,202 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,922
+50%since 2000
from $19,892 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,987)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(413)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(932)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(7,308)
Black3.1%(317)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(1,983)
Asian2.2%(223)
Other3.1%(320)
Diversity Score55.1%(5,629)
Diversity Score
55
+47%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vail, Arizona?

Vail, Arizona has about 10,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vail, Arizona?

The typical household in Vail, Arizona earns about $75,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vail, Arizona expensive?

In Vail, Arizona, the median home is worth about $259,800, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Vail, Arizona?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vail, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vail, Arizona?

About 4.7% of people in Vail, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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