At a Glance
Median Income
$94,208
$35,736 per capita
Home Value
$338,600
Zillow: $341,392
Median Rent
$1,919/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
11.5% smoking rate
How Maricopa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maricopa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maricopa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maricopa residents earn a median household income of $94,208 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,736. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Maricopa is $338,600 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,392. Median rent is $1,919/month, with 31.5% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Maricopa reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 870/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Maricopa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maricopa has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population62,986
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,483/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,208
Per Capita$35,736
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,600
Rent$1,919
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$341,392
Housing Units21,209
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent221/100K
Property870/100K
Murder2.7/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain7.1 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Maricopa was built in 2006.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.0% 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.