Best Job Markets in Arizona
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Arizona based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Wickenburg leads the ranking with a value of 0.5% and a population of 7,468.
The top three cities are Wickenburg (0.5%), Parks (0.6%), and Pima (0.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Arizona.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wickenburg | 0.5% | 7,468 |
| #2 | Parks | 0.6% | 1,514 |
| #3 | Pima | 0.6% | 2,910 |
| #4 | Tombstone | 0.7% | 1,022 |
| #5 | Dateland | 0.9% | 220 |
| #6 | Wellton | 0.9% | 2,470 |
| #7 | Clarkdale | 1.1% | 4,642 |
| #8 | Springerville | 1.1% | 1,847 |
| #9 | Blue Ridge | 1.4% | 1,037 |
| #10 | Clifton | 1.4% | 3,845 |
| #11 | Fort Valley | 1.4% | 1,803 |
| #12 | Golden Valley | 1.4% | 7,999 |
| #13 | Grand Canyon Village | 1.4% | 1,667 |
| #14 | Linden | 1.4% | 2,299 |
| #15 | Globe | 1.7% | 7,230 |
| #16 | Citrus Park | 1.8% | 5,136 |
| #17 | Kachina Village | 1.9% | 3,212 |
| #18 | Rincon Valley | 1.9% | 5,851 |
| #19 | Spring Valley | 1.9% | 1,610 |
| #20 | Red Lake | 2.0% | 1,764 |
| #21 | Catalina | 2.1% | 6,908 |
| #22 | Eagar | 2.1% | 4,410 |
| #23 | Snowflake | 2.1% | 6,349 |
| #24 | Sunsites | 2.2% | 660 |
| #25 | Tucson Mountains | 2.2% | 11,428 |
| #26 | Vail | 2.3% | 15,722 |
| #27 | Cottonwood | 2.4% | 12,547 |
| #28 | Lake Montezuma | 2.5% | 4,615 |
| #29 | Paradise Valley | 2.5% | 12,621 |
| #30 | Taylor | 2.6% | 4,091 |
| #31 | Doney Park | 2.7% | 5,947 |
| #32 | Guadalupe | 2.7% | 5,293 |
| #33 | Oro Valley | 2.7% | 47,595 |
| #34 | Six Shooter Canyon | 2.7% | 966 |
| #35 | Bowie | 2.8% | 399 |
| #36 | Rough Rock | 2.8% | 452 |
| #37 | Tsaile | 2.8% | 1,667 |
| #38 | Bagdad | 2.9% | 2,757 |
| #39 | Gold Canyon | 2.9% | 12,488 |
| #40 | Green Valley | 2.9% | 21,581 |
| #41 | New River | 2.9% | 18,365 |
| #42 | Star Valley | 2.9% | 2,517 |
| #43 | Kaibab Estates West | 3.0% | 1,406 |
| #44 | Tolani Lake | 3.0% | 430 |
| #45 | Tucson Estates | 3.0% | 12,687 |
| #46 | Litchfield Park | 3.1% | 6,871 |
| #47 | Village of Oak Creek (Big Park) | 3.1% | 6,340 |
| #48 | Catalina Foothills | 3.2% | 51,756 |
| #49 | Mesquite Creek | 3.2% | 484 |
| #50 | Tolleson | 3.2% | 7,233 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Arizona?
Wickenburg ranks #1 for best job markets in Arizona with a value of 0.5% and a population of 7,468.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Arizona?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Arizona. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Arizona compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Arizona's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.