RANK #186 / 1001 NAT · #1 / 11 AZ · POP 220,517
1YR FORECAST: +0.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +34%
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.
Mohave County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +1.6% YoY, population +1.4%, wages +3.8%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
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Below national median
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 20.7x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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)
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$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.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Mohave County ranks #186 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 81/100, placing it in the top tier nationally. Median household income is $57,684 and the underlying growth metrics (housing, migration, income) hold up against peer counties.
Mohave County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $281,000 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.21 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,091/month on average.
Mohave County's population is growing — up +1.4% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of -0.2%). Home values shifted +1.6% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
Not particularly — 1.55% of Mohave County's population moved in from another state, which is below the national average. Most residents are long-term locals rather than recent transplants.