The Yuma metro is home to 207,685 people (down 0.1% over five years), with a median household income of $60,417. Typical rent of $1,424/month works out to 28.3% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Yuma's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 10.1% |
| Agriculture & mining | 9.7% |
| Professional & management | 9.6% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 28.3% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Yuma market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,424/month suggests a household income around $57,000/year. The metro's median household income is $60,417.
By workforce share: Education & health care (20.4%), Retail trade (10.5%), Arts, food & hospitality (10.1%) (Census ACS 5-year).