Surprise, AZ A-

Population: 141,875
Home Price: $282,300

Overview

Surprise is a midsize city in the state of Arizona with a population of 141,875. Surprise has a desert hot and dry climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Midsize City
  • Living Costs: High Cost
  • Employment: (C) Average
  • Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (C) Average
  • Safety Rating: (C) Average
  • Public Transport: (B) Good
  • Average Commute: 30.0 minutes
  • Walkability: (C) Average
  • Climate: Desert Hot and Dry
  • Shopping Mall: Yes
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Surprise, AZ

Employment and Income Surprise Arizona United States
Per Capita Income $34,097 $26,531 $32,693
Median Household Income $76,623 $53,305 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 4.7% 9.3% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 5.2% 16.7% 10.5%
Age Surprise Arizona United States
Median Age 41.7 45.0 42.3


Gender Surprise Arizona United States
Male 47.7% 50.6% 49.8%
Female 52.3% 49.4% 50.2%


Race Surprise Arizona United States
White 80.4% 60.1% 80.3%
Black or African American 5.3% 1.0% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4% 26.9% 2.7%
Asian 2.4% 1.0% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Race 4.1% 4.0% 2.7%
Multiracial 7.3% 6.9% 5.2%
Housing Information Surprise Arizona United States
Median Home Price $282,300 $182,888 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $1,314 $712 $801
Family Households 61.1% 61.1% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 22.0% 22.0% 26.2%
Homeowners 76.4% 74.4% 72.9%
Renters 23.6% 25.6% 27.1%
Education Surprise Arizona United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 4.8% 10.6% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 25.2% 25.2% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 26.9% 26.3% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 10.8% 8.0% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 20.0% 11.5% 15.0%
Proficiency Surprise Arizona United States
Mathematics 50.0% 37.1% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 51.5% 37.9% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Surprise Arizona United States
Murder 2.8 3.8 3.0
Rape 19.9 33.2 38.0
Robbery 32.6 41.2 40.7
Assault 42.6 288.7 188.5


Property Crime Surprise Arizona United States
Burglary 153.9 484.7 336.1
Theft 1226.6 1807.8 1913.7
Vehicle Theft 97.2 188.0 167.1
Arson 7.1 14.2 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Surprise, AZ

  • fast food
  • bread
  • comfort food
  • mexican food
  • hot dogs
  • cheese
  • chicken wings
  • beer
  • sushi
  • spices
  • cooking
  • pizza
  • meat
  • personal chef
  • dumplings
  • craft beer
  • ice cream
  • grilled cheese
  • tortilla soup
  • burger
  • high school football
  • video games
  • football
  • baseball
  • chicago sports
  • country music
  • college football
  • fantasy sports
  • ncaa football
  • basketball
  • philly sports
  • flag football
  • latino music
  • youth baseball
  • hockey
  • pro wrestling
  • news hiphoprap
  • golf
  • racing
  • teams
  • inspired by
  • inspired by nature
  • pfp
  • home decor
  • art prints
  • comms open
  • digital artist
  • commissions open
  • fashion
  • photography
  • jewelry
  • nature
  • painting
  • arts culture
  • collectibles
  • kuentz
  • graphic design
  • oil painting
  • comics
  • performing arts
  • video games
  • fighting games
  • board games
  • sports cards
  • single dad
  • nerdy things
  • anime
  • latino music
  • youtuber
  • news hiphoprap
  • pokmon
  • casual gamer
  • books
  • photography
  • horror movies
  • nature photography
  • gym rat
  • livestreamer
  • gaming
  • gardening enthusiast
  • sports
  • music videos
  • latino music
  • local news
  • pro wrestling
  • news hiphoprap
  • fashion
  • tv
  • government politics
  • photojournalist covering
  • photography
  • pop culture
  • gaming
  • drama
  • nfl mlb
  • arts culture
  • gaming hiphoprap
  • award winning
  • producer
  • arts
  • sports
  • space
  • air conditioning
  • photography
  • summer
  • nature
  • beach
  • arts
  • mma kickboxing
  • rec
  • camping
  • facility
  • fishing hunting
  • mountains
  • camping fishing
  • mountain
  • pool
  • hiking
  • winter
  • swimming
  • new arrivals
  • home decor
  • free shipping
  • jewelry store
  • etsy shop
  • clothing
  • jewelry
  • vintage pyrex
  • gift shop
  • grocery store
  • gas station
  • walgreens
  • collectibles
  • etsy
  • sams club
  • inventory online
  • gas stations
  • shelves
  • etsy ebay
  • bloomingdales

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