City safety & data profile

MaricopaAZ

Maricopa, AZ is a 49K-resident city in Pinal County with a median household income of $96,391.

Pinal County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Maricopa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Maricopa has a population larger than 78% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $377,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

49K
Population
Top 22%
By size
$96,391
Median income
$377,200
Median home
7.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Maricopa

Maricopa posts a median household income higher than 66% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Maricopa area.

Top 34%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Maricopa

Where Maricopa income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$96,391 Top 34% higher than 66% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Maricopa, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Maricopa sits inside Pinal County, Arizona, at roughly 33.06°N, -112.05°W. Population 48,602, $96,391 median household income. Median home value $377,200, median rent $1,998. Poverty rate 7.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Maricopa's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.5%, then obesity at 38.4%. 1 hospital in/around Maricopa, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Maricopa from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
48,602
Maricopa
Median Income
$96,391
+42% vs avg
Median Home Value
$377,200
+66% vs avg
Median Age
36.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pinal County) - Maricopa's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
469K+24%
Median Income
$80,266+60%
Median Home Value
$349,000+190%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-29%
Unemployment
5.9%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Maricopa, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,998/mo
Poverty Rate
7.4% -48% vs avg
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%
Work From Home 22.2%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 51.4%
African American 13%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
Obesity
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.2%
Physical Inactivity
22.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Binge Drinking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Current Smoking
11.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%
Diabetes
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.2%
Annual Checkup 75%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.3%
Stroke
3.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Maricopa, AZ? ▼
Maricopa, AZ has a population of 48,602 people, located in Pinal County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Maricopa? ▼
The median household income in Maricopa, AZ is $96,391 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
What is the median home value in Maricopa? ▼
The median home value in Maricopa, AZ is $377,200. Median rent is $1,998/month.
What are the top health concerns in Maricopa? ▼
The top health indicators in Maricopa include Short Sleep Duration (40.5%), Obesity (38.4%), High Blood Pressure (33.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Maricopa? ▼
Maricopa has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Maricopa? ▼
The median age in Maricopa, AZ is 36.8 years. 23.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Maricopa, AZ is located in Pinal County, Arizona. With a population of 49K and a $96,391 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Maricopa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Maricopa's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Maricopa area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pinal County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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