Apartments for rent in Desert Hills, AZ

Desert Hills, a small town in Arizona, has a population of slightly less than 3,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (38%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 53, is older than most cities in Arizona. Renters tend to be in the minority in Desert Hills, and 84% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $853 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Arizona. Over the course of a year, renters in Desert Hills will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 20 minutes, outperforming most cities in the state, Desert Hills residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Many residents (22%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't widely used. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.

Many Desert Hills residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 13% of the town's workforce. With an average annual income of around $55,000, Desert Hills workers earn less than the average Arizona resident. Desert Hills's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Desert Hills has a large number of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (37%) compared to the national average. In addition, 9% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.