At a Glance
Median Income
$98,778
$34,961 per capita
Home Value
$384,100
Zillow: $396,261
Median Rent
$1,742/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
137/100K
1,624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
349 sunny days/yr
How Buckeye Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Buckeye's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Buckeye a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Buckeye residents earn a median household income of $98,778 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,961. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Buckeye is $384,100 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,261. Median rent is $1,742/month, with 25.3% 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 2009.
Safety & Crime
Buckeye reports 137 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,624/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
24.1% of adults in Buckeye hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Buckeye has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population99,844
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,778
Per Capita$34,961
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$384,100
Rent$1,742
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$396,261
Housing Units30,886
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent137/100K
Property1,624/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary187/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days349/yr
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,076 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Buckeye was founded in 1888.
The median home in Buckeye was built in 2009.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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