Surprise, AZ

Arizona · Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro

Surprise is a large city in Arizona with a population of 149,519. Residents earn $93,371 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

149,519 Population 1,353/sq mi density

$93,371 Median Income $39,604 per capita

$396,000 Home Value $421,071 Zillow

$1,917 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent

74°F Avg Temperature 350 sunny days/yr

98 Violent Crime/100K 1,478 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$93,371 median income, 2.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$396,000 home value, $1,917/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

98 violent crimes/100K (74% below avg)

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $93,371

24% higher than US avg

Home Value $396,000

40% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 98/100K

74% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.0%

8% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,917

65% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 30.0%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.5%

31% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.3%

57% lower than US avg

How Surprise Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population149,519

Median Age41.6 yrs

Density1,353/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans11.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$93,371

Per Capita$39,604

Unemployment2.5%

Poverty5.3%

County GDP$419,250M

Commute30 min

Housing

Home Value$396,000

Rent$1,917

Ownership79.0%

Zillow$421,071

Housing Units58,826

Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

Violent98/100K

Property1,478/100K

Murder2.8/100K

Assault43/100K

Burglary154/100K

Health

Obesity30.0%

Uninsured10.9%

Smoking11.0%

Depression20.1%

Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)

AQI45 (Good)

Rain9.6 in/yr

Sunny Days350/yr

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)

Education

Bachelor's+31.0%

High School+94.3%

Graduate+10.9%

School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%

Commute30 min

Broadband95.2%

EV Stations21

Libraries65

Is Surprise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Surprise receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Surprise offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Surprise is $93,371, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Surprise is $396,000, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Surprise is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,478 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.

Education

31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Surprise has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. With 350 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Surprise has a population of 149,519 with a density of 1,353 people per square mile, spread across 105.9 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.6% female and 47.4% male. The city is predominantly White (75%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 4.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.9% of residents, while 12.1% speak Spanish. 11.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

Population

149,519

Total Population

1,353

People / sq mi

41.6yrs

Median Age

7% above US avg

105.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%

Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Surprise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.9%

12% above US avg

Spanish 12.1%

10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Surprise vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Surprise is $93,371, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,604. The average weekly wage is $1,420. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100.7, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 17.6% of workers work from home.

Income: Surprise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$93,371
	24% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,604
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,420
IRS Avg AGI	$95,318
Gini Index	0.456 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.5%
	31% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.3%
	57% below US avg
Establishments (County)	142,693
County GDP	$419,250M

Business (County)

Restaurants	9,181
Healthcare	14,863
Retail	11,005
Manufacturing	3,016

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,300
	23% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	30.3 min
Drive Alone	70.7%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	17.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Surprise is $396,000, 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $421,071. Homes sell for 98.4% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,917 (65% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,151 for a one-bedroom to $1,419 for a two-bedroom apartment. 79.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 58,826 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 2004. The average annual property tax is $4,300 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$396,000
	40% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$421,071
Median List Price	$444,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$444,000
$/Sq Ft	$227
Homes Sold	322
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.4%
Price Drops	34.0%
Inventory	1,568

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,917
	65% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,926
Rent Burden	31.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,053
1 Bedroom	$1,151
2 Bedrooms	$1,419
3 Bedrooms	$1,889
4 Bedrooms	$2,158

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	79.0%
Owner-Occupied	79.0%
Renter-Occupied	21.0%
Housing Units	58,826
Median Year Built	2004

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,300
	23% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.09%

In Surprise, 30.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.8% of residents, below the national average. 27.9% have high blood pressure. 11.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 17.7% report binge drinking. 18.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.1% report depression. 16.0% experience frequent mental distress. 10.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,430. The dentist ratio is 1:1,387. 92.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Surprise vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	30.0%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart Disease	4.8%
High Blood Pressure	27.9%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	5.1%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.0%
	21% below US avg
Binge Drinking	17.7%
Physical Inactivity	18.3%
Depression	20.1%
Mental Distress	16.0%
Physical Distress	11.0%
Short Sleep	35.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.5%
Uninsured	10.9%
	27% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,430
Dentists	1:1,387
Mental Health	1:468
Checkup Rate	72.0%
Dental Visits	63.0%
Premature Death	8,525/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	92.8%
Healthcare Facilities	14,863

Surprise has a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents, 74% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 42.6 per 100,000, robbery at 32.6, rape at 19.9. The murder rate is 2.8 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,478 per 100,000, 25% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,227, burglary at 154, vehicle theft at 97 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 630 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Surprise receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Surprise vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	97.9/100K
	74% below US avg
Murder	2.8/100K
	55% below US avg
Rape	19.9/100K
Robbery	32.6/100K
Assault	42.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,477.7/100K
	25% below US avg
Burglary	153.9/100K
Theft	1,226.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	97.2/100K
Arson	7.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	630
Traffic Accidents	1,784
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	364

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Surprise has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 100°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 100°F Jul (38°C)

Annual Average	73.6°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	100°F (38°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,352 ft (412 m)
Area	105.9 sq mi (274.2 km²)
Population Density	1,353/sq mi
Coordinates	33.6708°N, 112.4525°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Maricopa County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"

75% below US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0507 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	22.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.1 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Very High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	121 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	134 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	134 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	134 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	109 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	143 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	117 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	67 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	117 km
Aug 30, 2014	8 km W of Rock House, Arizona	M2.9	131 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	126 km
Sep 26, 2010	3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.8	121 km
Mar 2, 2015	120km ESE of Kingman, AZ	M2.7	122 km
Jul 24, 2008	38km E of Parker, AZ	M2.6	145 km
Jun 6, 2020	5 km NW of New River, Arizona	M2.6	41 km
Feb 25, 2022	1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.6	122 km
Apr 15, 2025	14 km N of Clarkdale, Arizona	M2.5	143 km
Feb 15, 2022	6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	123 km
Feb 12, 2022	2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.5	124 km
Aug 3, 2025	39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona	M2.5	110 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

81 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 63 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	52 km	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	48 km	0
Sep 14, 1971	EF2	30 km	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	60 km	0
Oct 3, 1968	EF2	20 km	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	72 km	0
Jul 29, 2010	EF1	46 km	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	78 km	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	96 km	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	41 km	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	41 km	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	88 km	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	33 km	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	92 km	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	47 km	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF1	30 km	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	12 km	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	84 km	0
Mar 25, 1977	EF1	17 km	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	71 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (199 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	83 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	98 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	69 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	85 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	80 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	83 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	67 km
1995	RIO	22,666	63 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	88 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	96 km
2021	TIGER	16,380	59 km
1999	HARCUVAR	16,305	96 km
2012	GLADIATOR	16,096	67 km
2024	SIPHON	15,019	99 km
2024	WILDCAT	14,176	68 km
2020	SEARS	13,369	70 km
1995	RIVER	11,707	87 km
2020	CONSTELLATION	11,245	42 km
2005	BART	10,997	76 km
2005	J. CANYON	10,361	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	56°F (14°C)	1.1 in
March	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
April	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
May	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
June	87°F (30°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	100°F (38°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
August	90°F (32°C)	1.5 in	Wettest
September	84°F (29°C)	1.0 in
October	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
November	60°F (16°C)	0.9 in
December	53°F (11°C)	1.1 in

Surprise has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 50°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.1").

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Surprise is located in Maricopa County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 51.2% of the vote, a 3.5-point margin. 95.2% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 21 EV charging stations. There are 65 public libraries serving the community. 14,863 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%

D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	630
Traffic Accidents	1,784
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	364

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.0%
	8% below US avg
High School+	94.3%
Graduate Degree+	10.9%
School Test Score	5.36

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	1,353/sq mi
Total Area	105.9 sq mi
County	Maricopa County County

Services

Broadband Access	95.2%
Avg Download Speed	150.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	25.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	21
Alt Fuel Stations	21
Public Libraries	65
Healthcare Facilities	14,863
Restaurants	9,181
Retail Stores	11,005

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	30.3 min
Drive Alone	70.7%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	17.6%

Average costs for common services in Surprise. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$252 ($151–$403)
Specialist Visit	$352 ($201–$554)
Urgent Care Visit	$201 ($101–$352)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,215 ($806–$5,035)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$201)
Dental Filling	$252 ($151–$403)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($50–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$302 ($151–$504)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$604 ($403–$1,007)
Battery Replacement	$201 ($101–$352)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($60–$151)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($50–$141)
HVAC Repair	$403 ($151–$806)
HVAC System Install	$7,049 ($4,028–$12,084)
Roof Repair	$1,007 ($403–$2,014)
Roof Replacement	$9,063 ($5,539–$15,105)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,511 ($504–$3,525)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,105 ($5,035–$30,210)
DUI Defense	$5,035 ($2,014–$10,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,511 ($806–$3,021)
Will Preparation	$504 ($201–$1,007)
Trust Preparation	$2,518 ($1,007–$5,035)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$151 ($76–$252)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($50–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.13 ($3.02–$5.54)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.52 ($2.52–$5.04)
Loaf of Bread	$3.83 ($2.52–$5.54)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.53 ($3.02–$6.55)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.54 ($4.03–$7.55)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.60–$1.81)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$141 ($81–$252)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$151)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($50–$151)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$201 ($76–$504)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,014 ($1,208–$3,525)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.06–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$252)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,208 ($604–$2,518)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,007 ($504–$2,014)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$403 ($201–$705)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,007 ($403–$2,518)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,588 ($5,035–$30,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($50–$201)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$302 ($151–$504)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$201 ($101–$403)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,169
Toddler	$909
Preschool	$909
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$779
Toddler	$742
Preschool	$742

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Maricopa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	335,894	15,402	$69,242	1.03
Retail Trade	236,403	10,846	$49,682	1.04
Accommodation & Food Services	210,601	8,808	$32,478	1.02
Administrative & Waste Services	185,155	9,418	$56,121	1.38
Construction	174,553	11,365	$84,124	1.46
Finance & Insurance	141,344	9,342	$106,212	1.53
Manufacturing	141,236	3,769	$100,546	0.75
Professional & Technical Services	133,249	25,643	$108,429	0.84
Transportation & Warehousing	111,653	3,389	$63,769	1.16
Wholesale Trade	92,738	10,462	$108,273	1.03
Other Services	62,524	9,163	$54,215	0.91
Educational Services	57,657	2,367	$53,902	1.22
Real Estate	46,785	9,468	$79,540	1.32
Arts & Entertainment	43,206	2,090	$60,165	1.13
Management of Companies	36,216	3,714	$130,100	0.94
Information & Technology	36,082	3,318	$131,865	0.84
Utilities	8,690	132	$138,945	1.00
Agriculture & Forestry	5,871	422	$52,780	0.32
Mining & Oil/Gas	2,336	94	$143,579	0.27
Unclassified	1,008	2,708	$54,717	0.32

Colleges & Universities in Surprise

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Ottawa University-Surprise	Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's	966	39.9%	$35,300	$35,300

Hospitals in Surprise

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
AVENIR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(480) 229-9894
DESTINY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(623) 233-3000

Schools in Surprise

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Valley Vista High School	High	2,464	102	24.2:1
Shadow Ridge High School	High	2,323	106	21.9:1
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise (Charter)	Elementary	1,895	—	—
Paradise Honors Elementary School (Charter)	Elementary	1,878	—	—
Willow Canyon High School	High	1,787	76	23.5:1
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 (Charter)	Other	1,584	—	—
Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (Charter)	Elementary	1,165	—	—
Marley Park Elementary	Elementary	1,084	51	21.3:1
Asante Preparatory Academy	Elementary	1,004	50	20.1:1
Arizona Charter Academy (Charter)	Elementary	982	—	—
Sunset Hills Elementary	Elementary	969	44	22.0:1
Canyon Ridge School	Elementary	944	44	21.5:1
Paradise Honors High School (Charter)	High	916	—	—
Kingswood Elementary School	Elementary	791	43	18.4:1
West Point Elementary School	Elementary	764	41	18.6:1
Sonoran Heights Middle School	Middle	712	40	17.8:1
Rancho Gabriela	Elementary	633	32	19.8:1
Western Peaks Elementary	Elementary	628	36	17.4:1
Countryside Elementary School	Elementary	606	35	17.3:1
Cimarron Springs Middle School	Middle	589	29	20.3:1
Desert Oasis Elementary School	Elementary	572	—	—
Calibre Academy Surprise (Charter)	Elementary	546	—	—
Ashton Ranch Middle School	Middle	543	31	17.5:1
Highland Prep (Charter)	High	514	—	—
Imagine Rosefield (Charter)	Elementary	508	—	—
Freedom Traditional Academy	Elementary	416	22	18.9:1
Imagine Prep Surprise (Charter)	High	290	—	—
Imagine Surprise Middle (Charter)	Middle	248	—	—
Dysart iSchool	High	106	13	8.2:1
Parkview Elementary	Elementary	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Surprise

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
The Word WPEO 1020 AM	bible, christian talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
En Familia Radio 740 AM	spanish christian	MP3
The Strobe Radio	disco, funk	MP3 128 kbps
KBACH 89.5 FM AAC 64	classical, npr	AAC 65 kbps
WMBD 1470 AM 100.3 FM Peoria News and Talk	local news, news and talk	AAC+ 64 kbps
WXJ71 162.475 NOAA Weather Radio Peoria, IL	noaa weather radio	MP3 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Surprise

1 campgrounds found near Surprise.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
HORSETHIEF CABIN	3.6/5	1	$100

National Parks Near Surprise

3 national parks and monuments found near Surprise.

Park	Type	Fee
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument	National Monument	Free
Fort Verde State Historic Park	State Park	Free
Montezuma Castle National Monument	National Monument	$10

Trails Near Surprise

7 trails found near Surprise.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
LANE MOUNTAIN	7.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW CREEK	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TIP TOP	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HORSETHIEF LOOKOUT	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JIM CREEK	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KENTUCK	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
EAST FORT	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Surprise

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	124,998	$58,455
2015	130,302	$59,916
2017	134,753	$62,927
2019	141,836	$69,076
2021	149,191	$76,623
2023	159,128	$93,371

Museums in Surprise

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF ARIZONA	GENERAL MUSEUM		6233222001	$992,542
JOHNSON HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST	HISTORY MUSEUM			$328,272
SUN CITIES ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM			$65,974
WEST VALLEY ART MUSEUM	ART MUSEUM	8401 W MONROE STREET	6239720635	$65,974
PEORIA ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	10304 NORTH 83RD AVENUE	6234878030	$54,930
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NURSING	GENERAL MUSEUM
ARBORETUM AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4809659011
ART MUSEUM AT NELSON FINE ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM
ART MUSEUM CERAMICS RESEARCH CENTER	ART MUSEUM		4809652787
CARTWRIGHT HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CENTER FOR METEORITE STUDIES	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4809656511
COLLEGE OF LAW ART COLLECTIONS	ART MUSEUM
CREDIT UNION ART CONNECTION	ART MUSEUM
EIGHT AIR FORCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARIZONA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FOUR RIVERS HERITAGE CENTER AVONDALE ARIZONA	HISTORY MUSEUM
GALLERY 100	ART MUSEUM
HEARD MUSEUM WEST	GENERAL MUSEUM		6233442200
HERBERGER INSTITUTE FOR ART AND DESIGN	ART MUSEUM		4809656536
LITCHFIELD PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	13912 WEST CAMELBACK ROAD	6235354414
LITCHFIELD PARK SCOUT LODGE PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		4809656224
MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4809657065
PLAZA GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6239358000
SOUTHWEST CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
STEP GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
SUN CITIES AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6239742568
SURPRISE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Surprise

Name	Address	Annual Visits
PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM	8463 WEST MONROE STREET	641,298
AVONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY	11350 NORTH CIVIC CENTER DRIVE	281,849
TOLLESON PUBLIC LIBRARY	9555 WEST VAN BUREN STREET	33,112
YOUNGTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	12035 NORTH CLUB HOUSE SQUARE	12,070

Farmers Markets in Surprise

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Corte Bella Farmers Market	22135 N Mission Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375	09/14/2016 to 04/15/2017	Wed: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
CORTE BELLA FARMERS' MARKET	22135N Mission Drive	10/09/2013 to 05/14/2014	Wed: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Goodyear Community Farmers Market	3151 N. Litchfield Rd	10/01/2016 to 05/27/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Home Improvement Vendor Day @ Corta Bella	22135 N Mission Dr	03/01/2014 to	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
JOHN'S AMISH COUNTRY	1130 N 186th Dr	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sun: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM;	Yes	Visit
Momma's Organic Market - Peoria Farmers Market at Park West	9744 West Northern Ave.
Sun City Farmers Market	16820 N. 99th Avenue	10/06/2016 to 05/25/2017	Thu: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
SUN CITY WEST FARMERS MARKET	13815 E camino del Sol	10/12/2013 to 05/10/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
TRILOGY @ VISTANCIA COUNTRY CLUB PEORIA MARKET	27980 N Trilogy Blvd	10/26/2013 to 05/24/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Verrado Community Farmers Market	Main Street and N. Verrado Way	11/05/2016 to 05/27/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Westbrook Village Second Sundays Marketplace	19251 N Westbrook Parkway	10/01/2018 to 12/01/2019	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Surprise

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
8-bit Aleworks	Bars, Brewery and Bar, Brewery, Bar, Taverns	1050 N Fairway Doctor F	6239251650	Visit
Bj's Restaurant and Brewhouse, Bj's Restaraunt Brewhouse	American Restaurant, Restaurant, Brewery, Pizza Place, American Restaurant, Pizza Place, and Brewery	9748 W Northern Ave	16237726470, 6237726470, (623) 772-6470	Visit
Cox Cable	Liquor Store, Data Communications Cabling, Breweries, Brewery, Beer & Ale Distributors, Wine Shop, W	17550 N 75th Ave	6234860162	Visit
Saddle Mountain Brewing Company	Restaurant, Brewery Central Goodyear	15651 W Roosevelt St	6232495520, 16232495520	Visit

Stadiums & Teams in Surprise

Team	League	Division
Arizona Cardinals	NFL	NFC West
Arizona Coyotes	NHL	Central

Nursing Homes in Surprise

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
SANTE OF SURPRISE 14775 WEST YORKSHIRE DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	70	64	5/5	—	4/5	3/5	6235945050
LIFESTREAM AT SUN RIDGE 12215 WEST BELL ROAD	Non profit - Corporation	58	52	3/5	—	3/5	5/5	6235835482

Pharmacies in Surprise

21 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ALBERTSONS	14551 WEST GRAND AVENUE	623-546-8038
ALBERTSONS-OSCO	16750 WEST BELL ROAD	623-546-8246
BASHAS' SUPERMARKET	15367 WEST WADDELL ROAD	623-214-6461
CIGNA MEDICAL GROUP PHARMACY	13991 WEST GRAND AVENUE	623-455-7815
CVS - 1743	13870 WEST GREENWAY ROAD	623-546-0512
CVS - 5477	15474 WEST GREENWAY ROAD	623-584-1964
CVS - 9306	19505 NORTH SUNRISE BOULEVARD	623-556-4778
FRY'S	15510 WEST BELL ROAD	623-546-2565
FRY'S	13982 WEST WADDELL ROAD	623-537-9663
FRY'S	15215 NORTH COTTON LANE	623-455-7092
SAFEWAY	17049 WEST BELL ROAD	623-518-1063
SAFEWAY	13828 WEST WADDELL ROAD	623-476-1811
SAFEWAY	14505 WEST GRAND AVENUE	623-975-4030
SAM'S CLUB - 4955	16573 WEST BELL ROAD	623-584-0728
TARGET	13731 WEST BELL ROAD	623-975-4379
WAL-MART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET - 4218	15431 WEST GREENWAY ROAD	623-584-6862
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2777	13770 WEST BELL ROAD	623-544-2226
WALGREENS - 4620	15490 WEST BELL ROAD	623-546-0032
WALGREENS - 4791	14285 WEST GRAND AVENUE	623-975-3944
WALGREENS - 6806	17088 WEST BELL ROAD	623-544-0667
WALGREENS - 7933	15514 WEST WADDELL ROAD	623-215-0544

EV Charging Stations in Surprise

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Sands Surprise	16991 W. WADDELL RD.	EV Connect	1	2	J1772 J1772COMBO	public
KGASHY STATION 1	12925 N Autoshow Ave	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
KGASHY STATION 2	12925 N Autoshow Ave	ChargePoint Network		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
City of Surprise - City Hall	16000 N Civic Center Plaza	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Comfort Inn & Suites	13337 W Grand Ave	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Coulter Nissan	13301 N Autoshow Ave	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Coulter Nissan	13301 N Autoshow Ave	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Hampton Inn & Suites	14783 W Grand Ave	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Highland Prep School	15600 W Hearn Rd	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
KOHL'S - CHPT 1231 SURPRISE 1	15357 W Cactus Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
KOHL'S - CHPT 1231 SURPRISE 2	15357 W Cactus Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
KOHL'S - CHPT 1231 SURPRISE 3	15357 W Cactus Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
KOHL'S - CHPT 1231 SURPRISE 4	15357 W Cactus Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
Sands Chevrolet - Surprise	16991 W Waddell Rd	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Surprise Ford	16825 W Waddell Rd	Non-Networked	4		J1772	public
Surprise Honda	13270 N Autoshow Ave	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
SURPRISEVILLAGE SAM'S EV#1	16581 W Bell Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SURPRISEVILLAGE SAM'S EV#2	16581 W Bell Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Surprise

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
CASHION CELL SITE: 11328 W Buckeye Road	TOWER	89
(Caterpillar) On top of White Tank Mtn	TOWER	11
On top of White Tank Mtn	TOWER	11
On top of White Tank Mtn	TOWER	11

Fire Stations in Surprise

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Surprise Fire Department	14250 W Statler PLZ	Career			623-222-5000

Power Plants Near Surprise

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
NORTHWEST REGIONAL	LANDFILL GAS	221117	-112.5	OP

Bridges in Surprise

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2011	217	35,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1942	33	23,307	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	50	23,307	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	33	23,307	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	51	21,777	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2013	219	21,398	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	22	20,764	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete	2013	219	18,659	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2000	124	10,611	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2003	57	10,611	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1956	112	9,990	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	66	9,729	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	27	9,729	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	87	9,729	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	79	9,729	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	40	9,004	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	22	9,004	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	47	9,004	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	36	9,004	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	83	9,004	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	79	9,004	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	93	9,004	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	41	9,004	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	55	9,004	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2014	281	9,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1989	41	8,464	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	62	6,619	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1989	21	6,481	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2002	185	3,100	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	2003	189	3,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1979	88	2,622	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1988	165	1,621	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1987	30	1,621	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	32	1,621	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	32	1,621	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	32	1,621	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	32	1,621	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1988	179	1,621	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1988	65	1,621	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1999	32	253	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1988	51	60	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1986	39	25	F

Superfund Sites Near Surprise

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ENVIRONMENTAL EXCAVATORS LLC	25714 NORTH 70TH LANE	MARICOPA
NORTHWEST REGIONAL LANDFILL	19401 W. DEER VALLEY RD	MARICOPA
THERMAL EARTH SOLUTION	8140 NORTH 67 AVENUE BOX 6	MARICOPA

Airports Near Surprise

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	PHX	Large Airport
Luke Air Force Base	LUF	Medium Airport
14th Street Gliderfield	—	Small Airport
99th Avenue Airport	—	Small Airport
Airscrew Performance Flightpark Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Ak Chin Community Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ak-Chin Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Arizona Bay Airport	—	Small Airport
Arlington Landing Field	—	Small Airport
Bean Airport	—	Small Airport
Bell Road Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Bishop Airfield	—	Small Airport
Boulais Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Buckeye Municipal Airport	BXK	Small Airport
Bug Heaven Airfield	—	Small Airport
Casa Grande Municipal Airport	CGZ	Small Airport
Castle Well Airport	—	Small Airport
Chandler Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cordes Airport	—	Small Airport
Date Creek Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Desert Star Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Dillon's Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Eagle Roost Airpark	—	Small Airport
Estrella Sailport Gliderport	—	Small Airport
EZ Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Falcon Field	MSC	Small Airport
Flying A Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Bucket Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gila Bend Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilks Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Glendale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hangar Haciendas Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hidden Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Joy Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakeside Airpark	—	Small Airport
Liberty Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Mauldin Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Millar Airport	—	Small Airport
Moore Ranch Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Moreton Airpark	—	Small Airport
Motown Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Park Glider Landing Zone	—	Small Airport
Northstar Airport	—	Small Airport
Ogden Field	—	Small Airport
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport	DVT	Small Airport
Phoenix Goodyear Airport	GYR	Small Airport
Pierce Airport	—	Small Airport
R/A Ranch Airfield	—	Small Airport
Railroad Track Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Rainbow Rancho Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Surprise

16 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
	2111 South 99th Avenue
	20450 North Stardust Boulevard

Arizona State Highway Patrol Metro West - Youngtown	11101 West Peoria Avenue
Avondale Police Department	11485 West Civic Center Drive
Avondale Police Department Cashion Substation	10857 West 4th Street
Avondale Police Department Old Town Sub - Station	519 East Western Avenue
City of Goodyear	1111 South Litchfield Road
El Mirage Police Department	12401 W Cinnabar Ave
Gateway Police Station	6261 North 83rd Avenue
Goodyear Police Department	11 North 145th Avenue
Maricopa County Sheriff	13063 West Bell Road
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office District 2	695 North 105th Avenue
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office District 3	13063 West Bell Road
Peoria Police Department	8351 West Cinnabar Avenue
Surprise Police Headquarters	14250 West Statler Plaza
Surprise Police Substation	North 163rd Avenue
Surprise Police Substation	North 163rd Avenue
Tolleson Police Department	2111 South 99th Avenue

Grocery Stores in Surprise

26 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
ALDI 79169	Supermarket	17038 W Waddell Rd
Burger King #22449	Restaurant Meals Program	16790 W Waddell Rd
Carioca Shell 3	Convenience Store	16520 W Greenway Rd
Circle K 2703395	Convenience Store	16247 W Bell Rd
CIRCLE K 2709576	Convenience Store	16934 W Wadell Rd
Circle K Store 2741713	Convenience Store	16794 W Bell Rd
Costco Wholesale 1375	Super Store	16385 W Waddell Rd
CVS Pharmacy 5530	Other	15300 N Cotton Ln
Denny's #9319	Restaurant Meals Program	16487 W Bell Rd
Dollar General 19349	Other	17174 W Jomax Rd
Dollar Tree 5581	Other	17092 W Bell Rd
Franchise of Federicos Restaurant	Restaurant Meals Program	16995 W Greenway Rd
Fry's 680	Super Store	15215 N Cotton Ln
Jack in The Box #1563	Restaurant Meals Program	16760 W Bell Rd
Kennedy's Roots	Farmers and Markets	28824 N 177th Ave
Papa Johns Pizza 4900	Restaurant Meals Program	16860 W Waddell Rd
QuikTrip 415	Convenience Store	16821 W Bell Rd
SAFEWAY 1997	Supermarket	17049 W Bell Rd
Safeway Express 5830	Convenience Store	1730 N Cotton Ln
Sam's Club 4955	Super Store	16573 W Bell Rd
Sprouts Farmers Market 46	Supermarket	13650 N Prasada Pkwy
Subway	Restaurant Meals Program	17019 W Greenway Rd
Target Store T2915	Super Store	14101 N Prasada Pkwy
Walgreens 6806	Other	17088 W Bell Rd
Walmart 5429	Super Store	14111 N Prasada Gateway Ave
WinCo Foods 127	Supermarket	16925 W Bell Rd

Treatment Centers in Surprise

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Chicanos Por La Causa Inc - Centro De La Familia	Both	623-247-0464
Choice Wellness	Both	623-326-0312
Community Medical Services - Peoria	Substance Abuse	623-233-1333
Copper Springs	Both	480-565-3035
Denova Collaborative Health - Avondale	Both	602-230-7373
Destiny Sober Living	Substance Abuse	602-249-6674
Destiny Sober Living	Substance Abuse	602-249-6674
MIND 24/7	Mental Health	844-646-3247
Oasis Health Services LLC	Both	509-381-6035
Our Home of Unity LLC	Substance Abuse	602-799-8467
Partners in Recovery LLC - West Valley Campus	Both	623-583-0232
Stand Together and Recover Centers	Both	623-882-8463

Churches & Religious Organizations in Surprise

86 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	17502 W LISBON LN
ALL LIVES MATTER 2 GOD	14813 W CARIBBEAN LN
ARK OF FIRE MINISTRIES	15756 W SHANGRI LA RD
ASANTE CHURCH	17180 W HEDGEHOG PL
BANAH OF CHRIST MINISTRIES	13789 W REDFIELD RD
BECOMING TRANSFORMED HEALING	14800 W MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD STE 240
CALVARY CHAPEL SURPRISE	15610 W GREENWAY RD
CANAAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	16165 W MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD
CARE-FULL COACHING NFP	14630 W PARKWOOD DR UNIT 106
CENTER OF HOPE COMMUNITY WORSHIP CENTER	PO BOX 1336
CHAPLAIN FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES INTERNATION INC	15508 W BELL RD STE 101
CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF CHURCHES INC	16772 W BELL RD STE 110 # 128
CHRISTIAN RESTORATION CENTER	14603 N 138TH AVE
CHURCH FOR THE NATIONS SURPRISE	14273 W GRAND AVE
CHURCH OF GOD	16029 N 173RD AVE
CITY OF OUR GOD	16837 N 172ND AVE
DOMINION OUTREACH EVANGELISTIC MINISTRIES	18473 W IVY LN
DOOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SURPRISE	16836 N 152ND LN
EBENEZER FREE METHODIST CHURCH	15478 W SHANGRI LA RD
ECHO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC	15614 N 177TH DR
ENCOURAGEMENT INC	16940 W NORTHAMPTON RD
EVANGEL CHURCH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD	15522 W PARADISE LN
FAITH ABOVE FACTS INC	15411 W WADDELL RD STE 102 PMB 1135
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER ASSEMBLY OF GOD	12133 W BELL RD STE 201
FORGOTTEN MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST	13794 W WADDELL RD STE 203 PMB 183
FOURTEENSIX INC	12515 W BELL RD STE 108
FRIDAY NIGHT CHURCH INC	14213 W MAUNA LOA LN
GATHERING CHURCH	PO BOX 8690
GIDEON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 8392
GLOBAL HARVEST FOR CHRIST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	14617 W GELDING DR
GODS DELTA FORCE	13552 W IRONWOOD ST
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH	16165 W MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD
GRAND COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH	18350 N GOLDWATER RIDGE DR
HIGH ADVENTURE GOSPEL COMMUNICATION MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 7545
HILLVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH	16829 W STEVENAGE ST
HOLY SPIRIT OF THE UPPER ROOM PARISH	17622 W PORT ROYALE LN
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KNOWN CHURCH INC	14089 W SURREY DR
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LTF MINISTRIES	13415 W WESTGATE DR STE 103
LYNN NELSON MINISTRIES	18716 N CACTUS FLOWER WAY
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MESSIAH COMMUNITY CHURCH	16345 N DESERT SAGE ST
MIDTOWN CHURCH	13218 W RIMROCK ST
MUSTARD SEED MINISTRY INC	12946 W SANTA FE DR
NATIONAL HOUSE OF JUSTICE OF THE ORTHODOX BAHAI FAITH IN THE U S &	17532 W CARIBBEAN LN
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surprise

What is the population of Surprise?

Surprise has a population of 149,519 residents and is located in Arizona. The population density is 1,353 people per square mile, spread across 105.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.6% female and 47.4% male.

Is Surprise expensive to live in?

Surprise has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100.7 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $93,371, 24% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $396,000 (40% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Surprise safe?

Surprise is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 98 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,478 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Surprise receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Surprise?

Surprise has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 100°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45.

How is the job market in Surprise?

The job market in Surprise is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,420. There are 142,693 business establishments in the area, including 9,181 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 17.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Surprise?

The median home value in Surprise is $396,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $421,071. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,917. Fair market rent is $1,151 for a 1-bedroom and $1,419 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 79.0%. The average annual property tax is $4,300.

How are the schools in Surprise?

Schools in Surprise score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 31.0% of adults in Surprise hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Surprise?

The obesity rate in Surprise is 30.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.0% of adults are smokers. 18.3% are physically inactive. 20.1% of residents report depression. 10.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 92.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,430.

What is transportation like in Surprise?

The average commute in Surprise is 30 minutes. 70.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Surprise?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Surprise is 75% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino. 87.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.1% speak Spanish. 11.2% of the population are military veterans. 12.6% of residents have a disability. 92.5% have health insurance coverage.

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