City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Maricopa, AZ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Maricopa - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

62,986
Residents
$94,208
Median income
$338,600
Median home
$1,839
Median rent (state)

Maricopa - the verdict

Maricopa ranks in the 74th percentile for household income and the 60th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

74th
percentile, household income
70th
percentile, home value
77th
percentile, median rent
60th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Maricopa, AZ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 62,986 residents in Maricopa, a small city within Arizona. The typical household in Maricopa brings in $94,208 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.1%. Maricopa's housing stock carries a median value of $338,600, and the median resident age is 36.1 years. About 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 62.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1,991 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 99% from five years earlier. Maricopa reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1093.7 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 71.9°F with 7.1 inches of precipitation per year.

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,839 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across Arizona, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

62,986 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$94,208 /yr

Poverty 5.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Maricopa compare to other US cities?

Here's how Maricopa stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 74% higher than other cities
Home value 70% pricier than other cities
Median rent 77% pricier than other cities
Safety 60% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Arizona alone, Maricopa ranks #18 of 61 Arizona cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Maricopa's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Arizona, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

74thIncome percentile
60thSafety percentile

74th percentile nationally for median household income · 60th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Maricopa's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Maricopa's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 54 Avg. percentile National median
Maricopa's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Maricopa's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$338,600 30th percentile more affordable than 30% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Maricopa $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Maricopa, AZ Maricopa, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Maricopa, AZ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Maricopa, AZ median $94,208/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Maricopa, AZ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Maricopa, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
62,986
Median Income
$94,208
Median Home Value
$338,600
Median Age
36.1
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor force participation
62.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1093.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
224.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
868.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
71.9°F
Annual Precipitation
7.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
17
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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50,000 residents60,000 residents70,000 residents80,000 residents90,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 58,848 residents 78,362 residents ▲ +33.2%
Maricopa's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
1,991
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1,227
detached homes
Multifamily
764
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
31.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1,003
2020 1,514
2021 1,846
2022 2,146
2023 1,201
2024 1,991

Permit volume increased 99% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
64.1%
Carpool
12.6%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
20.7%
Other
1.1%

Based on 29,025 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arizona - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$34
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arizona state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arizona state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Maricopa sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,839/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Queen Creek
66,369 people
Lake Havasu City
58,037 people
Casa Grande
57,590 people
Casas Adobes
70,770 people
Marana
54,487 people
Catalina Foothills
51,756 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Maricopa's 62,986 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Lakewood, WA
63,034 people
Moore, OK
63,045 people
Hamilton, OH
63,124 people
Bossier City, LA
62,832 people
Brookline, MA
62,822 people
Porterville, CA
62,765 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Maricopa's $94,208 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Lawrence, IL
$94,205 median income
Foreston, MN
$94,219 median income
Winthrop Harbor, IL
$94,221 median income
Village St. George, LA
$94,191 median income
Cordova, MD
$94,226 median income
Carlton, OR
$94,227 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Maricopa, AZ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Maricopa, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 55.0% 13.6% 8.3% 16.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 28.6% White 55.0% Black or African American 13.6% Asian 3.1% American Indian 2.4% Native Hawaiian 1.3% Some other race 8.3% Two or more races 16.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Maricopa compares to nearby Arizona cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Maricopa (this city) 62,986 $94,208
Queen Creek 66,369 $134,719
Lake Havasu City 58,037 $66,264
Casa Grande 57,590 $66,354
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Maricopa, AZ?

What is the population of Maricopa, AZ? +

62,986 people live in Maricopa, AZ according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Maricopa, AZ? +

In Maricopa, the typical household earns $94,208 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Maricopa? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Maricopa; the closest available measure is the Arizona state average, a cost of living index of 100.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arizona vary by metro area.

Is Maricopa, AZ safe? +

Maricopa has a total crime rate of 1093.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Maricopa, AZ? +

The median home value in Maricopa is $338,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Maricopa? +

The average annual temperature in Maricopa runs 71.9°F, 7.1 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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