Surprise, AZ Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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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 Over Time
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% |
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% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Surprise | Arizona Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 27.7 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 16.5% | 13.4% |
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% |