Fountain Hills, AZ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,000 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1227.4 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.12% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 60.6 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,077 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fountain Hills declined by 6.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,768 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fountain Hills has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,912 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.99% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fountain Hills is about 37% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $446,258 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,780 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 83.3% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fountain Hills is about 20.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,780 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fountain Hills spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.4 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.7 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,552 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 28.0% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,976 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,636 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fountain Hills is 25 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fountain Hills has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.7% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Fountain Hills has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fountain Hills, Arizona.
What is the population of Fountain Hills, Arizona?
The population of Fountain Hills, Arizona is 25,000, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fountain Hills, Arizona?
The population density of Fountain Hills, Arizona is 1227.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
The median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona is $105,912, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
The median home price in Fountain Hills, Arizona is $446,258, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.