Living in Gadsden, AZ

Explore Gadsden and see how it fits the life you want to build.

493 Population Yuma County County Census-Designated Place Place Type Arizona State
Overall Match7.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Gadsden at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population493
Median Household Income$43,535
Median Home Value$155,800
Median Gross Rent$482
Median Age24.2
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home0.0%
Homeownership19.6%
Housing Vacancy0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Gadsden is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Gadsden Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Gadsden and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment5.0 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Gadsden

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$155,800
Median Gross Rent$482
Homeownership19.6%
Housing Vacancy0.0%
Housing Value7.0/10
Housing Stability5.6/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Gadsden, AZ

Median Household Income$43,535
Unemployment0.0%
Work From Home0.0%
Employment10.0/10
Remote Work Friendly5.0/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Gadsden and how households are structured

Population493
Median Age24.2
Average Household Size2.3

Gadsden is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Gadsden

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Gadsden point to very hot summers, mild winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High106.7°F
Average Winter Low47.9°F
Annual Rainfall3.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Gadsden

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.

Summer

Very hot summer conditions can materially affect daily routines, cooling costs, vehicles, pets and outdoor activity. A summer visit is especially valuable before committing to a move.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Gadsden is located in Yuma County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Yuma County.

County Intelligence

Gadsden & Yuma County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Gadsden is located in Yuma County, Arizona.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Gadsden.

Current NarrowTheList data for Gadsden shows a population of about 493. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Yuma County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Gadsden.

For someone considering a move to Gadsden, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.