Maricopa

Maricopa, Arizona Overview

Maricopa scores 54.5/100 overall (B), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Arizona — above the state composite of 44.7. Growth is the city’s relative strength at 92/100, while Education lags at 11/100.

Income & Employment in Maricopa

The median household income in Maricopa is $83,604, 12% above the statewide median of $74,568. The local unemployment rate of 3.7% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 7.4% recently.

Safety in Maricopa

At 260.1 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Maricopa sits meaningfully below the Arizona average of 430 — a 65% lower gap. The property crime rate is 791.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Maricopa

Maricopa 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 $338,600. Median monthly rent is $1,919.

Health & Wellness in Maricopa

The adult obesity rate in Maricopa is 38.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.4%. Residents report an average of 16.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Maricopa

The high school graduation rate in Maricopa is 68%, below the national average and a challenge for the community. With a student-teacher ratio of 24.8:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,454 falls below the national median. The city has 17 public schools serving 12,459 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Maricopa

Summers in Maricopa are hot, averaging 94.4°F. Summers average 94.4°F. Winters average 52.4°F. The area is arid, receiving only 6.2 inches of precipitation annually. 16.7% of workers in Maricopa work from home, well above the national average. The mean commute time is 31.9 minutes, compared to 21.9 for Arizona overall.

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