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Vail

Arizona · 13,604 residents · 22.677 sq mi
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Vail is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,051. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,120 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,604
+448%since 2000
from 2,484 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
600 / sq mi
+448%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+16%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K5K9K14K18K2000201020202024Vail
202416K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,051
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,082
+101%since 2000
from $19,892 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,491
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(8,961)
Black2.7%(362)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(3,136)
Asian2.1%(285)
Other5%(673)
Diversity Score62%(8,428)
Diversity Score
62
+65%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vail, Arizona?

Vail, Arizona has about 13,604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vail, Arizona?

The typical household in Vail, Arizona earns about $103,051 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 $264,500, and the typical rent is about $1,491 a month.

How educated are people in Vail, Arizona?

About 39.3% 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 4.1% of people in Vail, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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