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Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area market data
How the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 228,102
- +6.5% since 2020
- Households
- 101,973
- Median household income
- $57,684
- +26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $281,000
- Jobs located here
- 53,985
- Highest market score
- 87
- Funeral homes, #12 of 377 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area has an estimated 228,102 people and 101,973 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area from 2020 to 2025 at +6.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area is $57,684, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.5%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
Of the business types scored in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, funeral homes (87), child care centers and preschools (86) and gyms and studios (82) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #12 of 377 scored metro areas.
The Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area is made up of one county, Mohave County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for car washes and detailers (61% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for grocery stores (72% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 87 | #12 of 377 | 16 | 1.6 | $1.2M | 179 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 86 | #8 of 387 | 32 | 3.1 | $1.6M | 155 | 20 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 82 | #7 of 387 | 93 | 9.1 | $880K | 133 | 16 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 78 | #8 of 347 | 12 | 1.2 | $6.8M | 168 | 16 |
| Physical therapy | 78 | #15 of 386 | 32 | 3.1 | $3.5M | 147 | 20 |
| Gyms | 78 | #16 of 387 | 53 | 5.2 | $1.5M | 119 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 78 | #46 of 387 | 99 | 9.7 | $2M | 158 | 63 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 77 | #13 of 387 | 28 | 2.7 | $2.9M | 145 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 77 | #25 of 387 | 19 | 1.9 | $29.3M | 315 | 19 |
| Veterinarians | 75 | #35 of 384 | 24 | 2.4 | $3.4M | 125 | 18 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 74 | #37 of 387 | 106 | 10.4 | $1.5M | 168 | 38 |
| Nail salons | 73 | #25 of 387 | 35 | 3.4 | $2.5M | 149 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 73 | #43 of 387 | 76 | 7.5 | $2.1M | 163 | 25 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 72 | #28 of 387 | 50 | 4.9 | $6.7M | 162 | 42 |
| Chiropractors | 72 | #39 of 386 | 34 | 3.3 | $3.3M | 139 | 19 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 72 | #54 of 385 | 21 | 2.1 | $5.5M | 188 | 58 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #52 of 387 | 598 | 58.6 | $189K | 124 | 264 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 70 | #46 of 386 | 33 | 3.2 | $3.4M | 109 | 9 |
| Pizza | 70 | #60 of 387 | 52 | 5.1 | $6.5M | 127 | 147 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #63 of 387 | 138 | 13.5 | $4M | 119 | 37 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 69 | #67 of 387 | 795 | 78.0 | $422K | 114 | 346 |
| Property management | 68 | #45 of 374 | 29 | 2.8 | Index only | 100 | 24 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 68 | #65 of 387 | 89 | 8.7 | $1.3M | 129 | 74 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 68 | #73 of 381 | 32 | 3.1 | $3.3M | 106 | 19 |
| Barbershops | 67 | #70 of 387 | 34 | 3.3 | $2.6M | 136 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 66 | #67 of 381 | 12 | 1.2 | $20.6M | 244 | 18 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 65 | #96 of 387 | 66 | 6.5 | $1.8M | 104 | 107 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #102 of 386 | 44 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 95 | 13 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 64 | #57 of 387 | 388 | 38.0 | $225K | 106 | 43 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #88 of 387 | 423 | 41.5 | $793K | 119 | 155 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 62 | #82 of 290 | 7 | 0.7 | $15M | 109 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 61 | #95 of 387 | 209 | 20.5 | $418K | 97 | 24 |
| Spas and skin care | 60 | #98 of 387 | 99 | 9.7 | $883K | 101 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #130 of 387 | 109 | 10.7 | $751K | 86 | 36 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 58 | #154 of 387 | 123 | 12.1 | $2.7M | 89 | 147 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 55 | #153 of 387 | 86 | 8.4 | $3.9M | 105 | 42 |
| Laundromats | 53 | #160 of 364 | 9 | 0.9 | $17.5M | 140 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #172 of 387 | 65 | 6.4 | $1.7M | 98 | 136 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 52 | #185 of 386 | 49 | 4.8 | $1.7M | 66 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 50 | #200 of 387 | 128 | 12.6 | $2.1M | 90 | 88 |
| Auto repair and car care | 49 | #215 of 387 | 466 | 45.7 | $225K | 84 | 148 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 47 | #209 of 373 | 40 | 3.9 | Index only | 103 | 30 |
| Pet stores | 46 | #223 of 382 | 21 | 2.1 | $3.9M | 86 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 46 | #229 of 387 | 87 | 8.5 | $6.4M | 81 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 46 | #243 of 387 | 290 | 28.4 | $362K | 81 | 105 |
| Real estate | 45 | #238 of 387 | 424 | 41.6 | Index only | 88 | 216 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #246 of 375 | 28 | 2.7 | $4.1M | 65 | 29 |
| Electricians | 41 | #265 of 383 | 25 | 2.5 | $9.9M | 83 | 65 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #276 of 387 | 352 | 34.5 | Index only | 84 | 136 |
| Car washes and detailing | 39 | #285 of 387 | 62 | 6.1 | $1.7M | 67 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #316 of 387 | 128 | 12.6 | $1.9M | 80 | 185 |
| Pest control | 29 | #309 of 345 | 17 | 1.7 | $6.8M | 67 | 20 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 24 | #372 of 387 | 91 | 8.9 | $2.7M | 57 | 102 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | $28.3M | 115 | 6 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.3 | $52.4M | 334 | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.3 | Index only | 205 | 5 |
Household spending in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $104.9M | $1,029 | 107 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $274.9M | $2,696 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $335.4M | $3,289 | 81 |
| Groceries | $557M | $5,462 | 86 |
| Personal care products and services | $87.4M | $857 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $49.8M | $488 | 84 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $81.8M | $802 | 82 |
| Medical and dental services | $113.1M | $1,109 | 86 |
| Pets | $81.9M | $803 | 88 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $157.2M | $1,541 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $195.8M | $1,921 | 98 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $247.8M | $2,430 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $115.6M | $1,134 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.6B | $15,831 | 95 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 228,102+6.5% since 2020
- Households
- 101,973
- Median age
- 51.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 13,332 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 17
- Median household income
- $57,684+26.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,027
- Median home value
- $281,000
- Jobs located here
- 53,985
- Daytime population
- 194,436Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area at 228,102 people in 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 101,973 households. Median household income rose 26.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area spend?
Households in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area spend about $1.6B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $557M on groceries and $335.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 107, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (75).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area are for funeral homes (87), child care centers and preschools (86) and gyms and studios (82). The Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area ranks #12 of 377 scored metro areas for funeral homes.
How does the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area is $57,684 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $281,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for car washes and detailers (61% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for grocery stores (72% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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