Buckeye

Buckeye, Arizona Overview

With a composite score of 60.8/100 and a A grade, Buckeye ranks #5 of 20 cities in Arizona. Its strongest showing is in Safety (89/100), while Environment (26/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Buckeye

Buckeye’s median household income of $99,178 is 33% above the Arizona median of $74,568, and its 3.6% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.3%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 4.5% recently.

Safety in Buckeye

At 184.7 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Buckeye sits meaningfully below the Arizona average of 430 — a 133% lower gap. The property crime rate is 838 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Buckeye

Buckeye has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $384,100. Median monthly rent is $1,742. Renters spend 21.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Buckeye

The adult obesity rate in Buckeye is 32.7% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.7%. Residents report an average of 15.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Buckeye

Buckeye’s high school graduation rate of 93.5% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. With a student-teacher ratio of 28.3:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,855 falls below the national median. The city has 28 public schools serving 22,784 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Buckeye

Summers in Buckeye are hot, averaging 94.5°F. Summers average 94.5°F. Winters average 55.2°F. The area is arid, receiving only 8 inches of precipitation annually. The mean commute time is 27.9 minutes, compared to 21.9 for Arizona overall.

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