RANK #816 / 996 · POP 214,229 · AZ
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.7%
Mohave County, Arizona, is home to Lake Havasu City, known for its unexpected landmark: the London Bridge, which was dismantled in England and reassembled here. Located in the northwestern corner of Arizona, the county is about 2.5 hours south of Las Vegas and 3 hours west of Phoenix. It offers a blend of rural charm and access to larger metropolitan areas. The community has a friendly, small-town feel. The landscape features diverse terrain, including mountains, valleys, and extensive frontage along the Colorado River, with Lake Havasu and Lake Mohave providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The county also contains parts of Grand Canyon National Park and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, offering numerous trails for hiking, biking, and off-roading.
Life in Mohave County often appeals to retirees and those seeking outdoor recreation. Commute options within the county and to nearby cities like Las Vegas are available through shuttle services. The economy is expanding, with growth in sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, and tourism. Major companies have established operations, and there is a focus on workforce development through institutions like Mohave Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. The county's schools serve over 23,500 students in 71 public schools.
Above national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.9x relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Entrata Data Center
Clean Cloud Energy (developer), Atwell, Inc. (civil engineer)
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$12,500M | Proposed |
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Mohave County Wind Farm
NextEra Energy Resources (owner), BP Alternative Energy North America, Mohave County Wind Farm, Orion Renewable Energy Group (developers)
|
$525M | Operating |
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Mohave Solar Energy Array (Solar + Storage)
EDPR NA Distributed Generation, Mohave Electric Cooperative
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$79M | Operating |
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I-40: Rancho Santa Fe Traffic Interchange
Arizona Department of Transportation
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$50M | Under Construction |
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US 93, I-40 West Kingman Traffic Interchange Project
Arizona Department of Transportation
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Interstate Warehousing Expansion
Interstate Warehousing
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$50M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Mohave County has a Boom Town Index score of 18/100, ranking #816 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.2% and a median household income of $53,592, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Mohave County is $233,700 with median rent at $976/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2293, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.2%. Home values changed +0.7% in the past 12 months.