At a Glance
Median Income
$74,764
$26,940 per capita
Home Value
$282,000
Zillow: $341,291
Median Rent
$1,682/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
2,714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How El Mirage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Mirage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Mirage 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
El Mirage residents earn a median household income of $74,764 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,940. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 El Mirage is $282,000 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,291. Median rent is $1,682/month, with 28.2% 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 2004.
Safety & Crime
El Mirage reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,714/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in El Mirage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Mirage has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population35,823
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density3,618/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,764
Per Capita$26,940
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A+
Home Value$282,000
Rent$1,682
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$341,291
Housing Units11,809
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property2,714/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault127/100K
Burglary1,000/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,115 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries65
Did You Know?
El Mirage was founded in 1951.
The median home in El Mirage was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.4% 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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