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Cost of living in Vail summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vail. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Vail is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vail is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Vail is $408,153.
The median income in Vail is $130,904.
Vail's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vail Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vail | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 151 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Vail, AZ Weather
The average high in Vail is 83.2° and the average low is 54.0°.
There are 30.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 12.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Vail |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 30.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 12.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Vail Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vail
The current population in Vail is 16,315. The population has increased 76.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,315 | 3.8% |
| 2023 | 15,722 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 15,248 | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 14,715 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 14,099 | 8.6% |
| 2019 | 12,982 | 7.8% |
| 2018 | 12,044 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 11,735 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 11,637 | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 11,143 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 10,764 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,785 | 9.9% |
| 2012 | 9,816 | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 9,468 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 9,238 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Vail
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Vail is:
64.0% White with 10,443 White residents.
4.8% African American with 782 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 604 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 110 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 1,087 Two Or More residents.
19.6% Hispanic with 3,204 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vail | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.6% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Vail
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Vail is 46.7% female with 7,625 female residents.
Vail is 53.3% male with 8,689 male residents.
| Gender | Vail | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vail for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Vail completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Vail completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Vail completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Vail completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Vail completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Vail completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Vail completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Vail completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Vail completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Vail | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Vail, Arizona
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1.6% of households in Vail earn Less than $10,000.
0.8% of households in Vail earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Vail earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.0% of households in Vail earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.6% of households in Vail earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.5% of households in Vail earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.2% of households in Vail earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.1% of households in Vail earn $100,000 to $149,999.
23.1% of households in Vail earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.6% of households in Vail earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vail | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.6% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.1% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.6% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
