Queen Creek, Arizona Income Statistics
Queen Creek 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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Queen Creek Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Queen Creek | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $138,816 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $78,142 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.0% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 21.7% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 25.5% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Queen Creek is about 73% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing faster in Queen Creek (6.0%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 22% of adults in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek, Arizona grew by 75.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $138,816 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.0% per year.
Queen Creek has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2014, its income was 49% higher. The gap has widened from 54% in 2009 to 73% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Queen Creek
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Households by income, 2024
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About 14,136 households (68.0% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 7.9% of households in Queen Creek had an income under $35,000 and 44.7% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Queen Creek has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (25.5% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (8.7% vs 15.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 379 | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 289 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 454 | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 528 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 769 | 3.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,813 | 8.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,413 | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,837 | 23.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,999 | 19.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 5,300 | 25.5% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 20,782 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 11,083 residents (21.7% 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 25.5% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.7% of Queen Creek residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 22.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 32.1% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Queen Creek has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (21.7% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (9.1% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 7,520 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,363 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,416 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,714 | 9.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,264 | 6.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,658 | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7,695 | 15.1% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,298 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 11,083 | 21.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 51,011 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 14.7% 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 Queen Creek
| Metric | Queen Creek | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.537 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $98,969 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $67,699 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 31.6% | 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 Queen Creek, it is 0.537, 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 46% more than women's income in Queen Creek, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 46% wage gap accumulates to roughly $1,094,450 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Queen Creek, Arizona has widened from about 27% to 32% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 40% in 2020, and was narrowest at 23% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $15,817 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Queen Creek widened by 4.1 points while Arizona's narrowed by 0.9 points.
Employment
| Metric | Queen Creek | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 23.8% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 30 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,554 people are unemployed in Queen Creek, Arizona.
The average commute time in Queen Creek is 30 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Queen Creek, Arizona has fallen from 7.2% to 4.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 3.8% in 2019.
Queen Creek has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but briefly rose above it in 2020 (1.2 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 0.8 points lower.
Queen Creek, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Queen Creek, AZ is the 4th largest of the 5 cities compared here, 67,869 residents against a local median of 187,341. Queen Creek, AZ's median household income, at $138,816, runs 53% above the $90,543 typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread $56,972 on median household income, so Queen Creek, AZ sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Queen Creek, AZ has the highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek, AZ | 67,869 | $138,816 #1/5 | 6.0%/yr #4/5 | 4.5% #4/5 | 0.537 #5/5 |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 102,207 | $99,471 | 6.2%/yr | 4.3% | 0.533 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 272,475 | $122,991 | 4.5%/yr | 3.4% | 0.526 |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 48,284 | $66,019 | 6.5%/yr | 6.7% | 0.501 |
| Mesa, AZ | 504,945 | $81,616 | 6.4%/yr | 4.3% | 0.524 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, Arizona.
How Rich Is Queen Creek, Arizona?
Queen Creek 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 $138,816, about 73% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
Are incomes growing in Queen Creek, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Queen Creek, Arizona rose 76%, from $78,915 to $138,816. Over the same years, income here outpaced Arizona as a whole: +76% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Queen Creek in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Queen Creek, Arizona was $132,131, up 8% from $122,697 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Queen Creek in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Queen Creek, Arizona was $102,185. By 2024 it had risen 36% to $138,816.
How many people earn six figures in Queen Creek, Arizona?
Yes. 22% of adults in Queen Creek, Arizona earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 5), against 12% (about 1 in 8) in Arizona. 26% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 12% in Arizona.
What is the Gini coefficient in Queen Creek, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Queen Creek is 0.537. 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 Queen Creek, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Queen Creek, Arizona has widened from about 27% to 32% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 40% in 2020, and was narrowest at 23% in 2013. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $15,817 since 2009.
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