Living in Maricopa, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maricopa · Census data 2020–2024
Maricopa has 984 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $39,120 (61% lower than the California median), the median home value is $155,500, the median rent is $1,203/month.
Maricopa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Maricopa at a glance
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $39,120State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $155,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,203/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Maricopa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Maricopa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maricopa the median home value is $155,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,203 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,239 a month in housing costs.
Maricopa median household income
The median household income in Maricopa is $39,120 and the income per person is $22,540. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Maricopa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 456
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.7%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.49
Maricopa demographics
- Population
- 984
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 395
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maricopa ›
Education in Maricopa
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Maricopa have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maricopa
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Maricopa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | 984 | $39,120 | $155,500 | $1,203 |
| Taft | 7,125 | $72,772 | $252,600 | $1,069 |
| South Taft | 2,939 | $43,039 | $184,600 | $955 |
| Taft Heights | 1,291 | $54,034 | $193,800 | $1,066 |
| Ford City | 4,162 | $47,214 | $207,800 | $1,075 |
| Valley Acres | 595 | $135,820 | $315,100 | $1,151 |
| Dustin Acres | 656 | $87,788 | $246,800 | $1,699 |
| New Cuyama | 555 | $60,759 | $216,500 | — |
| Derby Acres | 335 | $47,000 | $230,000 | $1,183 |
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What is the median household income in Maricopa, CA?
The median household income in Maricopa is $39,120, 61% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Maricopa?
The median home value in Maricopa is $155,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Maricopa?
The median gross rent in Maricopa is $1,203 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Maricopa, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Maricopa?
The median age in Maricopa is 37.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Maricopa?
The average commute to work in Maricopa is 29 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maricopa?
The unemployment rate in Maricopa is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maricopa?
6.4% of adults in Maricopa 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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