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Queen Creek.
About
Life in Queen Creek
If you're moving here, expect a family-oriented community where about half of households have kids and three-quarters are married couples; the median age is mid-30s. Housing costs are substantial at around $635,000 for a median home, though household incomes are high enough that most residents can manage it comfortably. You'll be commuting about 31 minutes on average, likely to Phoenix, so plan for regular freeway time.
Queen Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+51.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Queen Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Queen Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.4%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
46.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.1%
of households
Married Couples
75.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.21
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 43% above AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Queen Creek
In Queen Creek, rent runs 43% above the AZ average, and home values are 61% above the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,754
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $629,797 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below AZ average
Unemployment in Queen Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Queen Creek is 0.9 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 Queen Creek 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
Commute31.1 min avg
How Queen Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Queen Creek, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 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 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Queen Creek runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
155.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
779.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Queen Creek Police Department
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 Queen Creek, 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
Queen Creek is about 2% 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 Queen Creek, 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
Queen Creek is about 2% of Maricopa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate105°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Queen Creek has hot summers (avg high 105°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
86°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
105°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
89°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
165
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 41°F | 1.36" |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 1.46" |
| Mar | 77°F | 48°F | 1.31" |
| Apr | 85°F | 53°F | 0.36" |
| May | 94°F | 62°F | 0.16" |
| Jun | 104°F | 71°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 106°F | 79°F | 1.18" |
| Aug | 105°F | 78°F | 1.29" |
| Sep | 100°F | 71°F | 1.13" |
| Oct | 90°F | 59°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 77°F | 48°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 66°F | 40°F | 1.11" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Queen Creek
Queen Creek has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
East Valley ER & Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Gilbert
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Mesa
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.7 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.
Education19.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Queen Creek
Queen Creek's student/teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 45.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
32
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Queen Creek (within 15 miles)
American InterContinental University System
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 7,111 students · in-state tuition $12,501 · 16% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (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: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Queen Creek
Queen Creek has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
18 mi awayTonto National Monument
National Monument
40 mi awaySaguaro National Park
National Park
87 mi awayMontezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Queen Creek
Queen Creek Branch Library
21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek
Cities Near Queen Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Queen Creek?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Queen Creek FAQ
Is Queen Creek, Arizona affordable?⌄
Queen Creek's median rent is $2,210/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $141,978/year. Median home value is $635,400.
Is Queen Creek, Arizona safe?⌄
Queen Creek's violent crime rate was 155 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 779 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Queen Creek, Arizona?⌄
Queen Creek has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Queen Creek, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Queen Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,210/month and median household income is $141,978/year. The median home value is $635,400. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Queen Creek, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Queen Creek is 31 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