Surprise, AZ

Living in Surprise

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 8
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 64
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Schools 38
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Residents

135k Population +32k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office28%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$240k Median Home Value -$1.3k (2010–19)
69% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$124 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200962%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Surprise

United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54

Property Crime in Surprise

United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 1 0
Feb 56 1 0
Mar 62 1 0
Apr 69 0 0
May 78 0 0
Jun 87 0 0
Jul 91 1 0
Aug 90 1 0
Sep 85 1 0
Oct 74 1 0
Nov 61 1 0
Dec 53 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Surprise

Excessive Heat20
Inland Flooding89
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Surprise, AZ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Surprise, AZ

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Colleges

Colleges near Surprise, AZ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Surprise, AZ

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Arrowhead Hospital
14 miles, E
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Abrazo West Campus
15 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Surprise, AZ

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