At a Glance
Median Income
$85,833
$59,648 per capita
Home Value
$469,600
Zillow: $487,427
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
3,276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gold Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gold Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Canyon 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
Gold Canyon residents earn a median household income of $85,833 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,648. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Gold Canyon is $469,600 , 67% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,427. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 22.8% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Gold Canyon reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,276/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in Gold Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gold Canyon has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°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
Population12,488
Median Age66.1 yrs
Density436/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$59,648
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
B+
Home Value$469,600
Rent$1,213
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$487,427
Housing Units7,601
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent244/100K
Property3,276/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,906 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Gold Canyon was built in 2002.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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