Living in Gold Canyon, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gold Canyon · Census data 2020–2024
Gold Canyon has 13,107 residents with a median age of 66.6. The median household income is $93,377 (17% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $508,100, the median rent is $1,542/month.
Gold Canyon at a glance
- Population
- 13,107
- Median age
- 66.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $93,377State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $508,100State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,542/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Gold Canyon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 29% 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 Gold Canyon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gold Canyon the median home value is $508,100, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,542 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,095 a month in housing costs.
Gold Canyon median household income
The median household income in Gold Canyon is $93,377 and the income per person is $60,558. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Gold Canyon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,127
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.04
Gold Canyon demographics
- Population
- 13,107
- Median age
- 66.6
- Under 18
- 6.3%
- 65 and older
- 54.3%
- Households
- 6,413
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 15.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gold Canyon ›
Education in Gold Canyon
40.2% of adults 25 and older in Gold Canyon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gold Canyon
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Gold Canyon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Canyon | 13,107 | $93,377 | $508,100 | $1,542 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
| San Tan Valley | 109,189 | $96,713 | $410,100 | $2,085 |
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Superior | 2,535 | $45,030 | $140,400 | $881 |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
| Florence | 25,570 | $79,644 | $346,300 | $1,302 |
| Fountain Hills | 23,789 | $112,654 | $622,900 | $1,890 |
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What is the median household income in Gold Canyon, AZ?
The median household income in Gold Canyon is $93,377, 17% 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 Gold Canyon?
The median home value in Gold Canyon is $508,100, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Gold Canyon?
The median gross rent in Gold Canyon is $1,542 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Gold Canyon, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Gold Canyon?
The median age in Gold Canyon is 66.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Gold Canyon?
The average commute to work in Gold Canyon is 33 minutes; 26.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gold Canyon?
The unemployment rate in Gold Canyon is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gold Canyon?
40.2% of adults in Gold Canyon 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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