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About
Life in Apache Junction
If you're considering Apache Junction, understand that you're looking at a predominantly retirement-oriented community with a distinctly older population—about a third of residents are 65 or older. The cost of living is reasonable with median home values around $211,500 and rents near $1,146 monthly, which appeals to people on fixed incomes and younger families seeking affordability. That said, the job market is modest; while unemployment sits at 4.6%, most employment requires commuting west toward Phoenix or Mesa, averaging 28.5 minutes.
Apache Junction at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
8.5%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
+18.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Apache Junction: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Apache Junction, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.7%), and 10.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.8%
of residents
65 and Older
34.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.5%
of households
Married Couples
43.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Apache Junction
In Apache Junction, rent runs 26% below the AZ average, and home values are 46% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$908
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $369,580 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Apache Junction and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Apache Junction is close to the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Apache Junction Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro area
Commute28.1 min avg
How Apache Junction residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Apache Junction, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Apache Junction runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
298.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,117.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Apache Junction Police Department
Natural DisastersDust Storm most common — 46 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinal County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinal County, which includes Apache Junction, the most common type is dust storm, with 46 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | Dust Storm | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 48 | Heat | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Excessive Heat | $91,000 |
| 2022 | 79 | Dust Storm | $3.0M |
| 2021 | 74 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Excessive Heat | $152,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Excessive Heat | $152,000 |
| 2018 | 65 | Dust Storm | $1.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pinal County, county-wide
Air Quality67 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinal County, which includes Apache Junction, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
67
Good Days
62
per year
Moderate Days
269
per year
Unhealthy Days
8
per year
Pinal County, county-wide
Climate104°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Apache Junction has hot summers (avg high 104°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
104°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
88°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
168
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
40
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 43°F | 1.54" |
| Feb | 70°F | 44°F | 1.65" |
| Mar | 77°F | 48°F | 1.33" |
| Apr | 85°F | 53°F | 0.52" |
| May | 93°F | 60°F | 0.26" |
| Jun | 103°F | 69°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 105°F | 77°F | 1.37" |
| Aug | 104°F | 76°F | 1.50" |
| Sep | 99°F | 71°F | 1.07" |
| Oct | 88°F | 60°F | 0.71" |
| Nov | 76°F | 50°F | 1.01" |
| Dec | 66°F | 42°F | 1.54" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Apache Junction
Apache Junction has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Banner Goldfield Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Honorhealth Four Peaks Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Mesa
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.9 mi away · Mesa
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Mesa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Apache Junction
Apache Junction's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Apache Junction
Apache Junction has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
31 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
93 mi awayTuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Apache Junction
Apache Junction Public Library
1177 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction
Cities Near Apache Junction
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Apache Junction FAQ
Is Apache Junction, Arizona affordable?⌄
Apache Junction's median rent is $1,146/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,975/year. Median home value is $211,500.
Is Apache Junction, Arizona safe?⌄
Apache Junction's violent crime rate was 299 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1117 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Apache Junction, Arizona?⌄
Apache Junction has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Apache Junction, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Apache Junction is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,146/month and median household income is $60,975/year. The median home value is $211,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Apache Junction, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Apache Junction is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from