At a Glance
Median Income
$134,719
$50,866 per capita
Home Value
$576,600
Zillow: $631,155
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
1,475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Queen Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Queen Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Queen Creek a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Queen Creek residents earn a median household income of $134,719 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,866. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Queen Creek is $576,600 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $631,155. Median rent is $2,176/month, with 26.9% 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 2010.
Safety & Crime
Queen Creek reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,475/100K.
Education
44.8% of adults in Queen Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Queen Creek has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population66,369
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,576/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,719
Per Capita$50,866
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$576,600
Rent$2,176
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$631,155
Housing Units19,938
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property1,475/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,427 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Queen Creek was founded in 1990.
The median home in Queen Creek was built in 2010.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% 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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