Moving to
Queen Creek.

$2,210/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,210 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $635,400. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

3.4% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.4%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.

155 violent crimes per 100k

Safety is genuinely one of the selling points here. Both violent and property crime run well below the national average, the kind of numbers that fade into the background after a week of living somewhere.

31 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 31.1 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 26% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

45% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 45% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

32 public schools inside the boundary

There are 32 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1, slightly above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (18 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.