Arizona
Maps & Population Facts

Population
7,171,646
Residents per Sq. Mi.
63
Labor Participaton
61.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.3%
Median Household Income
$56,581
Median Individual Income
$31,651
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$42,357

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$223,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,020
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,365
Housing Units
2,999,185
People who reside in Arizona live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
65%
Apt, Condo, Other
35%
Analysis

Arizona is one of the warmest states in the United States and 6th largest state by land area. The state ranks second to last in water area as a percentage of total area with only 0.3% of the state being comprised of water.

Arizona is home to Phoenix, which is one of the largest cities in the US with a population over 1.5 million. Tucson is the second most populated city in Arizona and is known for its unique landscape. Arizona has experienced a large increase in its population with over 700,000 additional residents since 2010. Arizona also has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the United States.

Income

Households in the state of Arizona earn less money than the national median income, averaging 6% less per household.

Housing

Arizona has a median house price of $223,400. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other states. The cost of renting in Arizona is 1% more than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 35% 14th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 31% 2nd

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Arizona is comparable with other US states.

Arizona ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Arizona
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Arizona with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Arizona
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Arizona showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Arizona USA
Median Property Value 223,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,365 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,020 1,012
Property Vacancy 14.9% 12.6%
% Renters 35% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 63 93
Personal Comparison
Arizona USA
Median Household Income 56,581 60,336
Median Individual Income 31,651 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 42,357 46,881
Median Age 37.7 38.1
Labor Participation 61.6% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 29.3% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Arizona is:
110X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
43%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Arizona is 49 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 5% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

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Most Populated Cities

1. Phoenix 3,229,931
2. Tucson 875,907
3. Chandler 430,787
4. Deer Valley 275,170
5. North Pinal 168,731

Highest Household Income

1. Tonto National Forest 101,903
2. Deer Valley 89,392
3. Chandler 83,379
4. Gila Bend 68,956
5. Maricopa-Stanfield 62,910

Highest Home Value

1. Tonto National Forest 631,800
2. Patagonia 317,000
3. Deer Valley 316,200
4. Flagstaff 304,900
5. Chandler 289,300

Highest Gross Rent

1. Tonto National Forest 2,569
2. Deer Valley 1,361
3. Chandler 1,283
4. Maricopa-Stanfield 1,264
5. Gila Bend 1,230
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