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Maricopa County
  • County in Arizona
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Maricopa County

#2 in Best Counties for Families in Arizona
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      A+
    8. Cost of Living
      D+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Maricopa County is located in Arizona with a population of 4,367,186. In Maricopa County, most residents own their homes. In Maricopa County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Maricopa County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Maricopa County are above average.
    Population
    4,367,186
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $304,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,275
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      299.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      53.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      129.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      562.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,183.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      305.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Maricopa County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,944
    National
    $69,021
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