Another notable thing is that Quartzsite is a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Quartzsite’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Quartzsite is worth considering.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Quartzsite spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 11.06 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.
As is often the case in a small town, Quartzsite doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Quartzsite overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Quartzsite, 24.89% have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Quartzsite in 2022 was $25,405, which is lower middle income relative to Arizona, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $101,620 for a family of four.
Quartzsite is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Quartzsite home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Quartzsite residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Quartzsite also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 24.65% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Quartzsite include Italian, Danish, English, German, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Quartzsite is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and African languages.
