At a Glance
Median Income
$35,833
$15,312 per capita
Violent Crime
573/100K
10,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Maricopa Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maricopa Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maricopa Colony a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maricopa Colony residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,312. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Maricopa Colony reports 573 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,328/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Maricopa Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maricopa Colony has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$15,312
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$393,147
Housing Units138
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent573/100K
Property10,328/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking31.7%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation992 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Broadband45.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Maricopa Colony was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
19.7% 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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