Living in Buckeye, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckeye · Census data 2020–2024
Buckeye has 104,923 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $99,486 (24% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $419,800, the median rent is $1,963/month.
Buckeye at a glance
- Population
- 104,923
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,486State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $419,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,963/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Buckeye a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Buckeye
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckeye the median home value is $419,800, 26% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,963 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,887 a month in housing costs.
Buckeye median household income
The median household income in Buckeye is $99,486 and the income per person is $36,325. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Buckeye: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 35,276
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 3.02
Buckeye demographics
- Population
- 104,923
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 32,670
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckeye ›
Education in Buckeye
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Buckeye have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckeye
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Buckeye vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye | 104,923 | $99,486 | $419,800 | $1,963 |
| Citrus Park | 5,115 | $141,026 | $722,500 | $2,863 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $394,600 | $1,832 |
| Surprise | 154,948 | $96,711 | $435,100 | $2,033 |
| Goodyear | 107,645 | $103,319 | $471,300 | $1,956 |
| El Mirage | 36,088 | $78,050 | $321,900 | $1,806 |
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
| Tolleson | 7,668 | $59,626 | $306,400 | $1,309 |
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What is the median household income in Buckeye, AZ?
The median household income in Buckeye is $99,486, 24% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Buckeye?
The median home value in Buckeye is $419,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Buckeye?
The median gross rent in Buckeye is $1,963 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Buckeye, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Buckeye?
The median age in Buckeye is 35.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Buckeye?
The average commute to work in Buckeye is 33 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckeye?
The unemployment rate in Buckeye is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckeye?
24.8% of adults in Buckeye have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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