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Cost of living in Fountain Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fountain Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fountain Hills is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fountain Hills is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fountain Hills is $670,052.
The median income in Fountain Hills is $112,654.
Fountain Hills's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fountain Hills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fountain Hills | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 198 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fountain Hills, AZ Weather
The average high in Fountain Hills is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fountain Hills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 20.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fountain Hills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fountain Hills
The current population in Fountain Hills is 23,789. The population has increased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,789 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 23,768 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 23,739 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 23,639 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 25,167 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 24,729 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 24,490 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 24,047 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 23,863 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 23,322 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 23,051 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 22,812 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 22,678 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 22,617 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 22,506 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fountain Hills
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Fountain Hills is:
88.3% White with 20,998 White residents.
2.3% African American with 558 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 510 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 85 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 729 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 865 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fountain Hills | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.3% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fountain Hills
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Fountain Hills is 50.1% female with 11,908 female residents.
Fountain Hills is 49.9% male with 11,881 male residents.
| Gender | Fountain Hills | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fountain Hills for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fountain Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fountain Hills | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fountain Hills, Arizona
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4.4% of households in Fountain Hills earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Fountain Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Fountain Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Fountain Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Fountain Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.8% of households in Fountain Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Fountain Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in Fountain Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in Fountain Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.2% of households in Fountain Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fountain Hills | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.1% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.2% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
