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Cost of living in Gold Canyon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gold Canyon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gold Canyon is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gold Canyon is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gold Canyon is $488,772.
The median income in Gold Canyon is $93,377.
Gold Canyon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gold Canyon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gold Canyon | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 150 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gold Canyon, AZ Weather
The average high in Gold Canyon is 85.1° and the average low is 55.8°.
There are 24.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gold Canyon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gold Canyon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gold Canyon
The current population in Gold Canyon is 13,107. The population has increased 17.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,107 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 12,488 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | 11,565 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 11,233 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 11,875 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 11,612 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 11,038 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 10,684 | 11.1% |
| 2016 | 9,616 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,597 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 9,392 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 9,779 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 10,232 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 11,025 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 11,157 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gold Canyon
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Gold Canyon is:
85.3% White with 11,186 White residents.
1.0% African American with 126 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 160 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 11 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 749 Two Or More residents.
6.7% Hispanic with 875 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gold Canyon | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gold Canyon
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Gold Canyon is 52.0% female with 6,817 female residents.
Gold Canyon is 48.0% male with 6,289 male residents.
| Gender | Gold Canyon | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gold Canyon for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Gold Canyon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gold Canyon | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gold Canyon, Arizona
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1.9% of households in Gold Canyon earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Gold Canyon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Gold Canyon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Gold Canyon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Gold Canyon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Gold Canyon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.4% of households in Gold Canyon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Gold Canyon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.6% of households in Gold Canyon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.1% of households in Gold Canyon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gold Canyon | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.1% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
