Living in Fountain Hills, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fountain Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Fountain Hills has 23,789 residents with a median age of 61.5. The median household income is $112,654 (41% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $622,900, the median rent is $1,890/month.
Fountain Hills at a glance
- Population
- 23,789
- Median age
- 61.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $112,654State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $622,900State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,890/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Fountain Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fountain Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fountain Hills the median home value is $622,900, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,890 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,146 a month in housing costs.
Fountain Hills median household income
The median household income in Fountain Hills is $112,654 and the income per person is $69,654. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Fountain Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,177
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.13
Fountain Hills demographics
- Population
- 23,789
- Median age
- 61.5
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 40.7%
- Households
- 11,031
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fountain Hills ›
Education in Fountain Hills
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Fountain Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fountain Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Fountain Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills | 23,789 | $112,654 | $622,900 | $1,890 |
| Scottsdale | 243,821 | $110,886 | $789,800 | $2,013 |
| Rio Verde | 2,261 | $131,723 | $774,100 | — |
| Paradise Valley | 12,611 | $247,159 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Carefree | 3,683 | $147,165 | $1,088,100 | $1,538 |
| Tempe | 188,065 | $79,663 | $455,400 | $1,743 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
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What is the median household income in Fountain Hills, AZ?
The median household income in Fountain Hills is $112,654, 41% 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 Fountain Hills?
The median home value in Fountain Hills is $622,900, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Fountain Hills?
The median gross rent in Fountain Hills is $1,890 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Fountain Hills, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in Fountain Hills?
The median age in Fountain Hills is 61.5 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Fountain Hills?
The average commute to work in Fountain Hills is 29 minutes; 30.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountain Hills?
The unemployment rate in Fountain Hills is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fountain Hills?
50.4% of adults in Fountain Hills 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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