Maricopa County

AZ · Pop. 65,803 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Maricopa County is a suburban county in AZ with a population of approximately 65,803.

$/Acre: $1,632

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 292 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 52.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax6.1%

Cost of Living Index100.8

Median Household Income$89,667

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,632

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale2316

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season292 days

Annual Rainfall8.5 inches

Avg Summer High100°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,616 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)6.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K483

Property Crime /100K600

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate