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Cost of living in New River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in New River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in New River is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in New River is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in New River is $763,731.
The median income in New River is $134,289.
New River's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In New River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | New River | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 206 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
New River, AZ Weather
The average high in New River is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | New River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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New River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in New River
The current population in New River is 18,240. The population has increased 55.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,240 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 18,365 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 18,422 | 3.9% |
| 2021 | 17,731 | 8.8% |
| 2020 | 16,303 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 15,910 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 15,808 | 6.5% |
| 2017 | 14,847 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 15,305 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 15,289 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 15,432 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 14,629 | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 13,024 | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 12,445 | 6.3% |
| 2010 | 11,710 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in New River
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New River is:
87.5% White with 15,968 White residents.
0.8% African American with 146 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 323 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 39 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 602 Two Or More residents.
6.3% Hispanic with 1,143 Hispanic residents.
| Race | New River | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.5% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in New River
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New River is 49.7% female with 9,065 female residents.
New River is 50.3% male with 9,174 male residents.
| Gender | New River | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in New River for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in New River completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in New River completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in New River completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in New River completed some college.
14.0% of adults in New River completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in New River completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in New River completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in New River completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in New River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | New River | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For New River, Arizona
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3.3% of households in New River earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in New River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in New River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in New River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.0% of households in New River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in New River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in New River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.2% of households in New River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
17.6% of households in New River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.3% of households in New River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | New River | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 17.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.3% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
