At a Glance
Median Income
$38,676
$20,492 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
Zillow: $209,789
Median Rent
$943/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
22.2% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maricopa residents earn a median household income of $38,676 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,492. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maricopa is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,789. Median rent is $943/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
6.1% of adults in Maricopa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maricopa has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population1,015
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density647/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,676
Per Capita$20,492
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,800
Rent$943
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$209,789
Housing Units475
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking22.2%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation965 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Maricopa was founded in 1910.
The median home in Maricopa was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
14.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.