City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Queen Creek, AZ

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

66,369
Residents
$134,719
Median income
$576,600
Median home
$1,839
Median rent (state)

Queen Creek - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Queen Creek lands in the 91st percentile for household income and the 66th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

91st
percentile, household income
88th
percentile, home value
77th
percentile, median rent
66th
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: Queen Creek, AZ

Queen Creek is a small city in Arizona, home to 66,369 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $134,719 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.3%. Home values in Queen Creek run a median of $576,600, and the median resident age is 37.2 years. About 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 65.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1,812 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 22% from five years earlier. Queen Creek reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 941.4 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Arizona at 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,839 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across Arizona, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Queen Creek workers runs 23.3 minutes, with 63.4% driving alone and 24.2% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 93.8 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

66,369 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$134,719 /yr

Poverty 2.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Queen Creek compare to other US cities?

Queen Creek measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 91% higher than other cities
Home value 88% pricier than other cities
Median rent 77% pricier than other cities
Safety 66% 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, Queen Creek ranks #11 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 Queen Creek'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.

91stIncome percentile
66thSafety percentile

91st percentile nationally for median household income · 66th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Queen Creek's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Queen Creek'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 58 Avg. percentile National median
Queen Creek'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 Queen Creek's home value compares nationally

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

$576,600 12th percentile more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Queen Creek $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 - Queen Creek, AZ Queen Creek, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, AZ median $134,719/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%
Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 44.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.3%

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

Population
66,369
Median Income
$134,719
Median Home Value
$576,600
Median Age
37.2
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Labor force participation
65.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
44.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
941.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
119.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
821.6
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.

Schools

Total Schools
31
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 residents100,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 60,700 residents 89,770 residents ▲ +47.9%
Queen Creek's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
1,812
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1,663
detached homes
Multifamily
149
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
27.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1,485
2020 2,001
2021 2,639
2022 2,044
2023 2,136
2024 1,812

Permit volume increased 22% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
23.3 minutes
Drive Alone
63.4%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.2%
Work from Home
24.2%
Other
1.8%

Based on 31,488 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 Queen Creek 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
93.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Maricopa
62,986 people
Casas Adobes
70,770 people
Lake Havasu City
58,037 people
Casa Grande
57,590 people
Flagstaff
76,333 people
Marana
54,487 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Queen Creek's 66,369 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Union City, NJ
66,375 people
Sammamish, WA
66,375 people
Alpharetta, GA
66,355 people
Skokie, IL
66,427 people
Conway, AR
66,288 people
Oshkosh, WI
66,247 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Queen Creek's $134,719 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

San Clemente, CA
$134,735 median income
Rosedale, CA
$134,697 median income
Larkspur, CA
$134,744 median income
Secaucus, NJ
$134,746 median income
Higganum, CT
$134,750 median income
Marble Cliff, OH
$134,688 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 78.4% 10.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.9% White 78.4% Black or African American 3.2% Asian 3.0% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.5% Some other race 3.7% Two or more races 10.6% 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 Queen Creek 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
Queen Creek (this city) 66,369 $134,719
Maricopa 62,986 $94,208
Casas Adobes 70,770 $81,041
Lake Havasu City 58,037 $66,264
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Queen Creek, AZ?

What is the population of Queen Creek, AZ? +

Queen Creek, AZ counts 66,369 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Queen Creek, AZ? +

In Queen Creek, the typical household earns $134,719 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Queen Creek? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Queen Creek; 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 Queen Creek, AZ safe? +

Queen Creek has a total crime rate of 941.4 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 Queen Creek, AZ? +

A typical home in Queen Creek is worth $576,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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