Surprise, 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 | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 150,180 | 7,496,660 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1356.4 | 65.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.15% | 1.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 53,912 | 2,793,374 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Surprise grew by 76.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 146,444 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Surprise has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,573 | $77,100 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.17% | 5.92% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Surprise is about 17% higher than in Arizona.
Housing
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $321,839 | $340,223 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,910 | $1,430 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Surprise is about 14.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,910 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Surprise spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 230 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.3 | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,144 | $5,808 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,592 | 9,219 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,334 | 1,948 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Surprise is 28 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
Surprise has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 29.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.54 | 2.54 |
Health
Surprise has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.5% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Surprise, Arizona.
What is the population of Surprise, Arizona?
The population of Surprise, Arizona is 150,180, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Surprise, Arizona?
The population density of Surprise, Arizona is 1356.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Surprise, Arizona?
The median household income in Surprise, Arizona is $90,573, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Surprise, Arizona?
The median home price in Surprise, Arizona is $321,839, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Surprise, Arizona?
The unemployment rate in Surprise, Arizona is 4.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.