Kingman, AZ — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Mohave County · Lake Havasu City-Kingman · population 35,383

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Kingman, AZ
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67
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Kingman stands

Steady, no major recent move.

Median home $275,237
1-year +2.5%
5-yr CAGR +4.7%
vs 5-yr peak -2.1%
Population +2.0%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-08$275k$127k$182k$237k$292k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
22/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
93/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$1,363/mo$1,172$1,315$1,458202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent98106100202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 16.8
Lean buy

At a 16.8 price-to-rent ratio, Kingman is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
63 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
63 · w22%
Distance from peak
77 · w18%
Population growth
80 · w16%
Rent YoY
40 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
76 · w10%
Long thesis

Kingman has held up across the cycle: home values at $275,237 with +4.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Kingman's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Kingman

Kingman is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, with an estimated population of 35,383. It anchors the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area. The population grew 2.0% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Kingman is $275,237 as of 2026-04, up 2.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.7% annual growth (-2.1% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Kingman average $1,363 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.9%). The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Quiet strength: +2.5% over the trailing year — not a melt-up, but the market is bid.
●Net positive migration: population up 2.0% per year — demand fundamentals are intact.
●Held the highs: currently -2.1% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Kingman (Wikipedia)

Kingman is a city in and the county seat of Mohave County, Arizona, United States. It is named after Lewis Kingman, an engineer for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. The population was 32,693 at the 2020 census.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Mohave County right now.

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Run the numbers for Kingman

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
65° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
106° / 79°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
286
~78% of year
Annual precip
14″ rain
2″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Low

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

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Local news & community

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Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Lake Havasu City-Kingman area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
36%
Very dry climate
Median household income
$72,900
Arizona state median
Top industries (state-level)
HealthcareConstructionTech

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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