Living in Maricopa Colony, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maricopa Colony · Census data 2020–2024
Maricopa Colony has 836 residents with a median age of 26.3. The median household income is $34,620 (57% lower than the Arizona median).
Maricopa Colony is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maricopa Colony at a glance
- Population
- 836
- Median age
- 26.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $34,620State: $79,964
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Maricopa Colony a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 47.7%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Maricopa Colony median household income
The median household income in Maricopa Colony is $34,620 and the income per person is $15,429. 47.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Maricopa Colony: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 171
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 5.07
Maricopa Colony demographics
- Population
- 836
- Median age
- 26.3
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maricopa Colony ›
Education in Maricopa Colony
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Maricopa Colony have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maricopa Colony
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64.2%
Maricopa Colony vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Colony | 836 | $34,620 | — | — |
| Tolleson | 7,668 | $59,626 | $306,400 | $1,309 |
| Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $394,600 | $1,832 |
| Gila Crossing | 830 | $60,357 | $374,100 | — |
| Goodyear | 107,645 | $103,319 | $471,300 | $1,956 |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Guadalupe | 5,272 | $51,354 | $271,300 | $872 |
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
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What is the median household income in Maricopa Colony, AZ?
The median household income in Maricopa Colony is $34,620, 57% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Maricopa Colony, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 47.7%.
What is the median age in Maricopa Colony?
The median age in Maricopa Colony is 26.3 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Maricopa Colony?
The average commute to work in Maricopa Colony is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maricopa Colony?
The unemployment rate in Maricopa Colony is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maricopa Colony?
7.6% of adults in Maricopa Colony 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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