Apache Junction, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pinal County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
39,746 Population 875/sq mi density
$58,619 Median Income $35,205 per capita
$196,700 Home Value $370,360 Zillow
$1,019 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
436 Violent Crime/100K 1,519 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,619 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$196,700 home value, $1,019/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Apache Junction, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,619
22% below
$35,205 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
30% below
Zillow: $370,360
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
12% below
32.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
15% above
1,519/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Apache Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Apache Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
70%
Rent
88%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
115%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Apache Junction a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Apache Junction residents earn a median household income of $58,619 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,205. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Apache Junction is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,360. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Apache Junction reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,519/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Apache Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Apache Junction has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.

Data Overview

People

Population39,746
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,619
Per Capita$35,205
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,700
Rent$1,019
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$370,360
Housing Units22,087
Rent Burden32.4%

Crime

F
Violent436/100K
Property1,519/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault376/100K
Burglary164/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,640 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Apache Junction was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.