Golden Shores, AZ


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Golden Shores, AZ

About Golden Shores, AZ

Living in Golden Shores, AZ is an idyllic experience. The warm climate and natural beauty of the region make it a great choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. There are plenty of activities to do around town, from hiking in the nearby mountains to taking in local attractions like the Desert Botanical Garden or the Phoenix Zoo. The town also boasts a wide array of excellent restaurants, shopping centers, and recreational activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, Golden Shores, AZ offers something for everyone. Retirement area - In the northwestern corner of Arizona, 150 miles south of Las Vegas.

State: Arizona
County: Mohave County
Metro Area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman Metro Area
City: Golden Shores
Zip Codes: 86436
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 738 ft above sea level

The Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area is located in the northwestern corner of Arizona, 150 miles south of Las Vegas. Lake Havasu City is one of the smaller metros in the United States and is comprised of Mohave county. It is also considered to be part of the larger Las Vegas consolidated metro area.

The many benefits of living in the Lake Havasu City metro include strong growth, sunny and low traffic.

Some disadvantages of the Lake Havasu City metro area include weak economy, poor health, few cultural resources, few recreational options and hot summers.

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. April, October and March are the most pleasant months while July and August are the least comfortable months.

In the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85 degrees. The most pleasant months of the year for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area are April, October and March. July is the hottest month for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with an average high temperature of 103.1 degrees, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with an average of 35.7 degrees. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

The annual rainfall of 7.2 inches in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area means that it is drier than most places in Arizona. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 17% falls in Summer, which is the driest season. February is the wettest month in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with 1.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches.

Humidity is low in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Golden Shores Cost of Living

Strong growth, sunny, and low traffic make Golden Shores a great place to live.

$153,500
-120.3% lower than avg
$30,196
-128.6% lower than avg
3.8 / 8.6
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Golden Shores Crime
45.2 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Golden Shores, Arizona
$29,520
for a family
$32,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Golden Shores
   Strong growth
Weak economy
   Sunny
Poor health
   Low traffic
Few cultural resources
Cost of Living