Fountain Hills, Arizona Income Statistics
Fountain Hills Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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Fountain Hills Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,023 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $89,286 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.0% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 23.0% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 20.1% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Fountain Hills is about 38% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing slower in Fountain Hills (5.0%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 23% of adults in Fountain Hills earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona grew by 39.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $111,023 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.0% per year.
Fountain Hills has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2021, its income was 30% higher. The gap has narrowed from 55% in 2009 to 38% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Fountain Hills
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 6,131 households (55.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.9% of households in Fountain Hills had an income under $35,000 and 31.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Fountain Hills has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (20.1% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $75,000 to $99,999 (8.7% vs 12.6%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 480 | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 196 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 365 | 3.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 597 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 746 | 6.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,519 | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 955 | 8.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,654 | 24.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,265 | 11.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,212 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 10,988 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,966 residents (23.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 25.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 8.8% of Fountain Hills residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 21.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 32.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Fountain Hills has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (23.0% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share with no personal income (8.8% vs 12.8%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 1,897 | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,621 | 7.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,152 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,860 | 8.6% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,099 | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,656 | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,328 | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,014 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,966 | 23.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 21,593 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 8.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Fountain Hills
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.503 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $107,025 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $75,945 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 29.0% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Fountain Hills, it is 0.503, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 41% more than women's income in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 41% wage gap accumulates to roughly $1,087,800 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Fountain Hills, Arizona has narrowed from about 41% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 42% in 2018, and was narrowest at 19% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,868 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Fountain Hills | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 30.5% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 576 people are unemployed in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
The average commute time in Fountain Hills is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Fountain Hills, Arizona has fallen from 6.8% to 5.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.8% in 2014 and fell as low as 3.7% in 2019.
Fountain Hills stayed below the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2023, starting 1.9 points lower, and rose above it in the latest figures (2024), at 0.1 points higher.
Fountain Hills, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Fountain Hills, AZ compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 23,789 | $111,023 #1/3 | 5.0%/yr #2/3 | 5.3% #3/3 | 0.503 #2/3 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 235,619 | $109,393 | 4.7%/yr | 3.6% | 0.500 |
| Mesa, AZ | 504,945 | $81,616 | 6.4%/yr | 4.3% | 0.524 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Fountain Hills, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it notably better than Arizona, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
How Rich Is Fountain Hills, Arizona?
Fountain Hills has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $111,023, about 38% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona rose 40%, from $79,472 to $111,023. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +40% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Fountain Hills in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona was $105,890, up 5% from $100,440 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Fountain Hills in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona was $86,044. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $111,023.
How many people earn six figures in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
Yes. 23% of adults in Fountain Hills, Arizona earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Arizona. 20% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Arizona.
What is the Gini coefficient in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Fountain Hills is 0.503. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Fountain Hills, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Fountain Hills, Arizona has narrowed from about 41% to 29% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 42% in 2018, and was narrowest at 19% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,868 since 2009.
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