Arizona : What you need to know
The beautiful scenery of Arizona has provided settings for several Hollywood movies, while the economy is led by health care, transportation, technology and government service. Among the best places to live in Arizona are Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tucson, and Flagstaff. The Grand Canyon State features higher education institutions like the University of Arizona and Arizona State, and 15 Major League Baseball teams are based in the state during Cactus League spring training.
Using certain demographics and statistics in key components, we've determined which Arizona cities provide a high quality of living for the price.
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Quick Facts
| Population | 6,641,928 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $50,255 |
| Median Home Price | $167,500 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,343 |
| Median Rent | $63 |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95% | |
| Unemployed | 5% |
Featured Cities/Population
| Scottsdale, AZ | 227,471 |
| Tempe, AZ | 169,816 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | 68,375 |
| Glendale, AZ | 234,844 |
| Prescott, AZ | 40,700 |
| Surprise, AZ | 123,813 |
| Yuma, AZ | 93,812 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 230,781 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 53,010 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 53,010 |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 78.4% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 4.2% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 3% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.2% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 30.3% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 4.4% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 6.5% |
Employment Rate
| Employed | 95% | |
| Unemployed | 5% |
Educational Levels
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.3% | |
| Associate's Degree | 23% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 10.2% | |
| High School Graduate | 24.4% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 25.7% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 86% |
Industry
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 1.6% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.4% |
| Retail Trade | 12.2% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 4.9% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 8.1% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 11.9% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 22.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 10.8% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 5.5% |
Housing
| Homes Rent | 62.8% | |
| Homes Owned | 37.2% |
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Best places to Live in Arizona
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguila | 1,066 | $109,500 | $26,842 |
| Ajo | 3,886 | $82,600 | $32,964 |
| Ak Chin | 33 | $0 | $0 |
| Ak-Chin Village | 1,193 | $58,100 | $25,197 |
| Alamo Lake | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ali Chuk | 149 | $0 | $18,661 |
| Ali Chukson | 108 | $109,700 | $0 |
| Ali Molina | 131 | $65,600 | $0 |
| Alpine | 95 | $10 | $0 |
| Amado | 165 | $122,200 | $50,284 |
| Anegam | 79 | $0 | $0 |
| Antares | 113 | $0 | $25,417 |
| Anthem | 22,995 | $265,000 | $85,893 |
| Apache Junction | 36,586 | $87,500 | $35,671 |
| Arivaca | 587 | $124,500 | $22,130 |
| Arivaca Junction | 868 | $85,400 | $36,354 |
| Arizona City | 8,969 | $87,600 | $42,927 |
| Arizona Village | 929 | $71,300 | $35,625 |
| Arlington | 77 | $0 | $0 |
| Ash Fork | 650 | $0 | $25,762 |