At a Glance
Median Income
$102,589
$63,573 per capita
Home Value
$791,900
Zillow: $1,043,054
Median Rent
$2,096/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
572/100K
3,724/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Cave Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cave Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cave Creek 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
Cave Creek residents earn a median household income of $102,589 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,573. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Cave Creek is $791,900 , 181% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,043,054. Median rent is $2,096/month, with 20.0% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Cave Creek reports 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,724/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Cave Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cave Creek has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population5,033
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,589
Per Capita$63,573
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
C
Home Value$791,900
Rent$2,096
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$1,043,054
Housing Units2,757
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent572/100K
Property3,724/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,306 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Cave Creek was built in 1996.
34.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.2% 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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