Surprise, AZ

Living in Surprise

Bikeability13
Walkability8
Commute29
Public Transit5
Affordability54
Public Safety56
Airports75
Hospitals45
Colleges64
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Schools38
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Residents

135kPopulation+32k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$69kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military1%
Sales and office28%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$240kMedian Home Value-$1.3k (2010–19)
69%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200962%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K25%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Surprise

United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54

Property Crime in Surprise

United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5410
Feb5610
Mar6210
Apr6900
May7800
Jun8700
Jul9110
Aug9010
Sep8510
Oct7410
Nov6110
Dec5310

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Surprise

Excessive Heat20
Inland Flooding89
Tornado6
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