Maricopa County, AZ

Living in Maricopa County

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 27
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Commute 46
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 63
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Schools 39
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Residents

4.3M Population +577k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate22%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$260k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$953 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas26%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Maricopa County

United States45
Arizona53

Property Crime in Maricopa County

United States48
Arizona61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 1 0
Feb 57 1 0
Mar 63 1 0
Apr 70 0 0
May 79 0 0
Jun 87 0 0
Jul 92 1 0
Aug 91 1 0
Sep 85 1 0
Oct 73 1 0
Nov 61 1 0
Dec 53 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Maricopa County

Excessive Heat20
Inland Flooding89
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Maricopa County, AZ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Maricopa County, AZ

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Montessori in the Park
12 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Maricopa County, AZ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Maricopa County, AZ

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Abrazo West Campus
12 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Maricopa County, AZ

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