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Fountain Hills.
About
Life in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills is a community of 23,768 people in Arizona. The median household income is $112,654, median rent runs about $1,890 per month, and median home values are around $622,900. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fountain Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
61.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
8.1%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.1% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Fountain Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fountain Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (25.0%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
12.0%
of residents
65 and Older
40.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
14.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.2%
of households
Married Couples
59.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.13
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 22% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Fountain Hills
In Fountain Hills, rent runs 22% above the AZ average, and home values are 58% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,424
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $658,829 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below AZ average
Unemployment in Fountain Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fountain Hills is 0.5 percentage points lower than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fountain Hills 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
Commute28.6 min avg
How Fountain Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fountain Hills, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 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 24% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in the area policed by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fountain Hills, runs 24% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
276.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
901.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Policed by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 44 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Maricopa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Maricopa County, which includes Fountain Hills, the most common type is flash flood, with 44 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2024 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.8M |
| 2023 | 58 | Heat | $7.8M |
| 2022 | 106 | Flash Flood | $6.8M |
| 2021 | 77 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29.5M |
| 2020 | 55 | Heat | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 90 | Heat | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 120 | Flash Flood | $4.5M |
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
Maricopa County, county-wide
Fountain Hills is less than 1% of Maricopa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality73 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Maricopa County, which includes Fountain Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
73
Good Days
32
per year
Moderate Days
295
per year
Unhealthy Days
6
per year
Maricopa County, county-wide
Fountain Hills is less than 1% of Maricopa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate102°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fountain Hills has hot summers (avg high 102°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
102°/78°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
86°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
167
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 45°F | 1.41" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 1.33" |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 1.28" |
| Apr | 82°F | 56°F | 0.33" |
| May | 91°F | 65°F | 0.23" |
| Jun | 101°F | 73°F | 0.14" |
| Jul | 103°F | 80°F | 0.80" |
| Aug | 102°F | 80°F | 1.33" |
| Sep | 97°F | 74°F | 0.81" |
| Oct | 87°F | 63°F | 0.63" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 63°F | 44°F | 1.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fountain Hills
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fountain Hills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Scottsdale
Via Linda Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.7 mi away · Scottsdale
Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Scottsdale
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.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fountain Hills (within 15 miles)
Arizona State University Digital Immersion
14.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 53,782 students · in-state tuition $11,974 · 42% graduate · median earnings $69,111 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tonto National Monument, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tonto National Monument (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tonto National Monument
National Monument
36 mi awayCasa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
70 mi awayTuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fountain Hills
Fountain Hills Branch Library
12901 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills
Cities Near Fountain Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fountain Hills FAQ
Is Fountain Hills, Arizona affordable?⌄
Fountain Hills's median rent is $1,890/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $112,654/year. Median home value is $622,900.
Is Fountain Hills, Arizona safe?⌄
Fountain Hills is policed by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 277 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is below the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 901 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fountain Hills, Arizona?⌄
Fountain Hills has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Fountain Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,890/month and median household income is $112,654/year. The median home value is $622,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fountain Hills, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Fountain Hills is 29 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