Living in Queen Creek, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Queen Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Queen Creek has 71,867 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $141,978 (78% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $635,400, the median rent is $2,210/month.
Queen Creek at a glance
- Population
- 71,867
- Median age
- 37State: 39
- Median household income
- $141,978State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $635,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $2,210/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Queen Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Queen Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Queen Creek the median home value is $635,400, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,210 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,389 a month in housing costs.
Queen Creek median household income
The median household income in Queen Creek is $141,978 and the income per person is $51,903. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Queen Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,569
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 3.21
Queen Creek demographics
- Population
- 71,867
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 22,323
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Queen Creek ›
Education in Queen Creek
45% of adults 25 and older in Queen Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Queen Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Queen Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek | 71,867 | $141,978 | $635,400 | $2,210 |
| San Tan Valley | 109,189 | $96,713 | $410,100 | $2,085 |
| Gilbert | 280,262 | $122,551 | $575,100 | $2,110 |
| Apache Junction | 41,058 | $60,975 | $211,500 | $1,146 |
| Mesa | 511,764 | $82,752 | $408,000 | $1,620 |
| Gold Canyon | 13,107 | $93,377 | $508,100 | $1,542 |
| Chandler | 280,136 | $108,095 | $507,800 | $1,902 |
| Sacaton | 3,429 | $49,327 | — | — |
| Sun Lakes | 13,924 | $67,853 | $455,200 | $1,938 |
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What is the median household income in Queen Creek, AZ?
The median household income in Queen Creek is $141,978, 78% 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 Queen Creek?
The median home value in Queen Creek is $635,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Queen Creek?
The median gross rent in Queen Creek is $2,210 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Queen Creek, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Queen Creek?
The median age in Queen Creek is 37 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Queen Creek?
The average commute to work in Queen Creek is 31 minutes; 25.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Queen Creek?
The unemployment rate in Queen Creek is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Queen Creek?
45% of adults in Queen Creek 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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