Housing in Camp Verde reflects our rural character while offering diverse, income-aligned options that support our workforce, welcome families, and strengthen our community. Housing plays a vital role in shaping Camp Verde's future. As a community grounded in western rural traditions with strong agricultural and equestrian ties, Camp Verde faces a complex and often deeply felt challenge: balancing the need for more housing with the preservation of the qualities that define us. Whether you're just visiting or considering relocating to Camp Verde, we want to provide you with essential information about housing in Camp Verde and the surrounding area.

For the Town of Camp Verde, the community surrounds itself with the following guiding principles for housing:

Principle #1: Environmental Stewardship and Inclusive Housing

  • Protect Camp Verde’s natural beauty, from the Verde River to our scenic open spaces, ensuring future generations enjoy the same natural richness we do today, while working with local, regional, and state partners to remove barriers and increase funding opportunities for income-aligned housing that expand housing solutions.

Principle #2: Efficient Housing Development

  • Encourage construction practices that conserve water, reduce long-term energy costs, and support smart and cost-effective building solutions while simplifying approval and permitting pathways to encourage a wide range of housing options that meet residents' evolving needs.

Principle #3: Collaborative Housing Partnerships

  • Strengthen partnerships among government, developers, nonprofits, and the community to expand income-aligned housing options.

Principle #4: Preservation of Existing Housing Stock

  • Support the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing homes to improve safety, enhance neighborhood appeal, and preserve community assets.

By addressing housing needs in a deliberate and balanced manner, the Town can support a strong sense of community and a healthy local economy while growing responsibly and preserving the unique qualities that make Camp Verde home.

Camp Verde’s Housing Composition

Camp Verde spans about 42.3 square miles in Yavapai County, a charming, rural town with a Western feel and strong agricultural roots. Home to approximately 12,600 residents, it has a median age of 44 and an average income of $58,383 (U.S. Census Data). Most of its housing (57.31%) are single-family homes in large or small subdivisions, with 31.15% manufactured, modular, and mobile homes or trailers. Larger apartment complexes make up 6.16%, with duplexes, converted homes, and small apartments accounting for 2.99%.

In Camp Verde, you'll mostly find owner-occupied homes, especially cozy three and four-bedroom houses, mainly in single-family detached styles. These homes make up about 71.55% of the housing in the area, with most offering three or four bedrooms, which is right in line with the national average. It’s a charming and welcoming community with a good mix of spacious homes.

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