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Surprise, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
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
B
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
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$396,000 home value, $1,917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Surprise (3)
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of canals and trading partners, the structures are a large part of the story of this sit...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summer daytime temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees F. Winter temperatures range from the 60's to the 80's F. Spring and fall are warm and dry, with highs in the 80's and 90'...
Fort Verde State Historic Park
State Park
10 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape...
Entrance: $10
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Camping, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Museum Exhibits, Sho...
Weather: Summer: Hot. Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy rains called monsoons are common in ...