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Cottonwood, Arizona

city · Apache County (primary) , Pinal County, Yavapai County

At a glance

12,580
Population
$324,100
Median home value (all homes)
7% above U.S. median
$394,160
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,120/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$48,448
Median household income
38% below U.S. median
19 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
4.13%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities27% below
Taxes35% below
Insurance23% below
Commute cost5% below
For business: Arizona is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college38 mi
High school graduates89.8%
College graduates27.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cottonwood Economic Development Council
The City of Cottonwood created the Tourism and Economic Development Department to advance Cottonwood's economy at large and drive local tourism. The department aims to enhance economic vitality and engagement between the City and the business community and serves those seeking information about business attraction, relocation, retention/expansion, redevelopment, retail and tourism opportunities in Cottonwood.
county Pinal County Economic Development
Pinal County Economic Development aims to support business attraction and expansion and to foster sustainable economic growth benefiting all communities within the county, offering resources and incentives and a dedicated team to drive economic vitality for businesses and residents.
state Arizona Association for Economic Development
AAED is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that serves as the unified voice for responsible economic development in Arizona, through education, advocacy, and statewide collaboration. It represents rural, suburban, and urban interests across the state in development of key sectors.
state Central Arizona Reg Eco Dev Foundation
Regional economic development organization for Pinal County, Arizona, focused on connecting qualified candidates with community partners and investor members to support business recruitment, retention, and workforce development.
state Real AZ Development Council
REAL AZ is Northeast Arizona's economic development partnership organized by Navajo County Economic Development.
state The Arizona Prospector
Arizona Commerce Authority is a statewide economic development organization that strengthens the local economy through business attraction, retention and support of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The page also presents Arizona Public Service and other regional groups and offers tools and information for site selection and locating properties in Arizona.
state The Navajo Nation Economic Development
Provides information and assistance for economic development on Navajo Nation lands, highlighting skilled labor, energy resources, tax benefits, and varied industries across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The professional staff of the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development offer support to businesses seeking to expand or relocate to the Navajo Nation.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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