Fountain Hills, Arizona

Small Arizona city with local appeal

Southwest Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.5

D

out of 100

Overview

Fountain Hills is an Arizona city with a population of approximately 23,611, part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $662,184. Median household income is $100,317.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,611 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $662,184 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $100,317 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.5 minutes
  • Part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,611

Source: Census ACS

$662,184

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$100,317

Source: Census ACS

28.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

19

Source: Walk Score

132 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Maricopa County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 980,016
Republican 1,051,531
Leans R+3.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 31/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 41.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 19/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.5

Location

Fountain Hills, AZ (33.6085, -111.7237)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.