At a Glance
Median Income
$104,788
$66,704 per capita
Home Value
$575,200
Zillow: $660,663
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.9% smoking rate
How Fountain Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fountain Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fountain Hills residents earn a median household income of $104,788 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,704. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Fountain Hills is $575,200 , 104% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,663. Median rent is $1,781/month, with 29.7% 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 1993.
Education
49.5% of adults in Fountain Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain Hills has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population23,768
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density1,172/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,788
Per Capita$66,704
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$575,200
Rent$1,781
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$660,663
Housing Units13,201
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,817 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Fountain Hills was built in 1993.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
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.