Living in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ

Explore Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) and see how it fits the life you want to build.

6,356 Population Yavapai County County Census-Designated Place Place Type Arizona State
Overall Match7.3 / 10

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

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population6,356
Median Household Income$80,878
Median Home Value$741,100
Median Gross Rent$1,786
Median Age68.6
Average Household Size1.7
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home34.2%
Homeownership69.3%
Housing Vacancy20.6%

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

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

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Experience Life in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 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 Value2.1 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.4 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.8 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly4.8 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.2 / 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 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$741,100
Median Gross Rent$1,786
Homeownership69.3%
Housing Vacancy20.6%
Housing Value4.2/10
Housing Stability5.6/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), AZ

Median Household Income$80,878
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home34.2%
Employment8.8/10
Remote Work Friendly9.6/10
Income Strength8.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) and how households are structured

Population6,356
Median Age68.6
Average Household Size1.7

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) 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 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) point to very hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High96.9°F
Average Winter Low34.0°F
Annual Rainfall17.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)

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

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

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 is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

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

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) is located in Yavapai County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Yavapai County.

County Intelligence

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) & Yavapai County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) is located in Yavapai 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 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park).

Current NarrowTheList data for Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) shows a population of about 6,356. 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 Yavapai 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 Village of Oak Creek (Big Park).

For someone considering a move to Village of Oak Creek (Big Park), the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and 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

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