Surprise, AZ
Living in Surprise
Bikeability
13
Walkability
8
Commute
29
Public Transit
5
Affordability
54
Public Safety
56
Airports
75
Hospitals
45
Colleges
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Surprise, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Surprise, AZ
The Palms Christian School
3 miles, SE
Cross of Glory Lutheran School
11 miles, E
Vision Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
Montessori Kingdom of Learning
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Surprise, AZ
Ottawa University-Surprise
6 miles, SE
Arizona Christian University
16 miles, E
Arizona State University-West
17 miles, E
Ottawa University-Phoenix
21 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Surprise, AZ
Banner Del E Webb Medical Center
5 miles, E
Banner Boswell Medical Center
11 miles, SE
Arrowhead Hospital
14 miles, E
Abrazo West Campus
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Surprise, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
30 miles, SE
Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A Love Field
68 miles, N
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
111 miles, NE
Tucson International Airport
139 miles, SE