Bullhead City: The Best of the Colorado River

Bullhead City is a place with a great personality and abundant resources. Whether visiting as a vacationer or looking to relocate, we invite you to celebrate the ever changing Colorado River region in and around the Bullhead City area. From Katherine Landing on beautiful Lake Mohave, to the living Ghost town of Oatman, or the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation to the Gold Road Mine in the scenic Black Mountains, this valley has something for everyone. Located on the Colorado River near the spot where Arizona, Nevada and California meet, Bullhead City is a thriving community where striking scenic beauty provides the backdrop for a host of attractions and outdoor recreation activities. In nearby Laughlin, Nevada just across the Colorado River, visitors and residents alike enjoy Las Vegas style gambling and nightlife but in a more relaxed atmosphere with eleven resorts, top name entertainment and gourmet dining.

 

REAL ESTATE / HOUSING
The real estate industry is one of the fastest-growing segments of the region's economy and has resulted in the expansion of a variety of homes available in the area with prices at a stable, yet affordable level.

Bullhead City is known for its diversity of housing types and styles. From million dollars homes on the Colorado River to existing site-built and manufactured housing and condominium projects. The Bullhead City area has housing to fit almost any need.

Site-built homes ranging from the $150,000 and up are being developed throughout the region. Manufactured housing can be found starting at around $65,000.00

A large selection of affordable rental housing is also available in the area. Residents can select from traditional single-family homes to mobile homes, condos, RV park spaces and apartment complexes offering amenities like pool/spa areas, work-out facilities, and clubhouses.

For a list of real estate and property management companies in the area, please visit our Business Directory for further information.

AREA EMPLOYMENT
Mohave County's unemployment rate boasts a low of 3%. In short, if you want a job, you can find one here. The good news is nothing new to this area. Mohave County's employment rates remain stronger than the national average and continue to show further signs of growth.

Area's largest employers:

EDUCATION
The tri-state area boasts a variety of private, public and charter schools from preschool through college. The Bullhead City Campus of Mohave Community College (MCC) is a two-year, fully-accredited public college serving more than 11,000 students at its four campus locations.

The River cities' first vocational non-profit charter school, Academy of Building Industries, is located in Fort Mojave. Vocational trade courses offered include carpentry, air conditioning and heating, computer-aided drafting, plumbing, welding and electrical.

 

HEALTH CARE
State-of-the-art hospitals, out-patient facilities, urgent care options and ancillary providers are complimented by a wide-range of specialists. The newest technologies and modern facilities make the Colorado River valley a great please to live for people of all ages.

UTILITIES
All utilities are available in the area, including electricity, natural gas, propane, refuse collection, water, sewer, telephone, cable television, satellite television and internet service.

 

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
As one of Arizona's fastest growing communities, Bullhead City maintains a pro-business stance, attracting new development at a very rapid pace. The city's business area serves a population exceeding 180,000 plus more then six million people who visit the Bullhead/City Laughlin area annually.

Laughlin's 11 casino/resort hotels employ more then 15,000 people most of whom make their home on the Arizona side of the Colorado River where 1,000+ retail and serviced oriented businesses employ approximately 7,500 people.

Both Bullhead City and Mohave County offer special benefits in Enterprise Zones. The Bullhead Regional Economic Development Authority provides free assistance in relocating, setting up new businesses, industry development and business retention.

BULLHEAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1251 Highway 95
Bullhead City, AZ 86429

928-754-4121 or 1-800-987-7457

info@bullheadchamber.com