Yuma, AZ

Yuma AZ scores 62/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 6% below the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 94 (100 = avg); violent crime index 117; property crime index 71. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Yuma. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Yuma is about $1,114/month (affordable). At $1,114/month for a typical unit, you need about $40,104+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $230,000.

Median household income is $65,482, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($65,482) clears the $40,104 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 89°F (highs near 99°F, lows near 79°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Yuma: (1) Renters who want $1,114/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $40,104) (2) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 99°F) (3) Households earning $40,104+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,114/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Yuma who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 62/100) (2) People who need outdoor time year-round for their mental health (summers lock you inside for 3–4 months; highs near 99°F) (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Yuma does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $40,104 household income for $1,114/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Yuma holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 62/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,114/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.