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Maricopa.
About
Life in Maricopa
If you're considering a move to Maricopa, understand that you're looking at a family-oriented, rapidly expanding suburban community in the Arizona desert—it's grown nearly 30% in recent years. The bigger lifestyle factor is the commute: expect an average of 37-38 minutes to get most places, which matters if you're working outside Maricopa. The desert setting is genuinely flat with nice views of distant mountains, and you're within reasonable driving distance of some notable outdoor sites like Casa Grande Ruins and Tonto National Monument, though these aren't daily recreation spots.
Maricopa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Foreign-Born
9.2%
Broadband Internet
97.2%
of households
Population Growth
+34.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Maricopa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Maricopa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.9%), and 14.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.6%
of households
Married Couples
58.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.19
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 29% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Maricopa
In Maricopa, rent runs 29% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,200
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $340,112 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AZ
Unemployment in Maricopa and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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
Commute36.6 min avg
How Maricopa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Maricopa, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 33% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 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 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Maricopa runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
241.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
793.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Maricopa 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 Maricopa, 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 Maricopa, 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
Climate108°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Maricopa has hot summers (avg high 108°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
89°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
108°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
91°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
184
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
32
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 37°F | 0.77" |
| Feb | 73°F | 40°F | 0.79" |
| Mar | 80°F | 45°F | 0.91" |
| Apr | 88°F | 51°F | 0.20" |
| May | 97°F | 59°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 107°F | 69°F | 0.09" |
| Jul | 109°F | 78°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 107°F | 77°F | 1.02" |
| Sep | 102°F | 69°F | 0.68" |
| Oct | 91°F | 55°F | 0.47" |
| Nov | 78°F | 43°F | 0.53" |
| Dec | 68°F | 35°F | 0.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Maricopa
Maricopa has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.0%
of residents
Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Huhu Kam Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Sacaton
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.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Maricopa
Maricopa's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
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 Maricopa
Maricopa has 4 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
66 mi awayOrgan Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Maricopa
Maricopa Library & Cultural Center
18160 N Maya Angelou Dr, Maricopa
Cities Near Maricopa
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Maricopa?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Maricopa FAQ
Is Maricopa, Arizona affordable?⌄
Maricopa's median rent is $1,998/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,391/year. Median home value is $377,200.
Is Maricopa, Arizona safe?⌄
Maricopa's violent crime rate was 242 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 794 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Maricopa, Arizona?⌄
Maricopa has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Maricopa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,998/month and median household income is $96,391/year. The median home value is $377,200. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Maricopa, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Maricopa is 37 minutes, which is longer than 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