Maricopa, Arizona

Arizona community balancing growth and livability

Southwest Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.6

D+

out of 100

Overview

Maricopa is an Arizona city with a population of approximately 71,022, part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $344,261. Median household income is $88,795.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 71,022 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $344,261 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $88,795 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 38.3 minutes
  • Part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

71,022

Source: Census ACS

$344,261

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$88,795

Source: Census ACS

38.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

13

Source: Walk Score

111 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Pinal County (county-level results)

38%
61%
Democrat 80,656
Republican 126,926
Leans R+22.1

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 59.7/100

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

Income vs Housing 71/100

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

Commute Time 17.9/100

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

Crime 50/100

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

Walkability 13/100

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

Purchasing Power 52/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 67.6

Location

Maricopa, AZ (32.9874, -112.0752)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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