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Crime in Maricopa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Maricopa. Key points include:
There were 827 total crimes in Maricopa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Maricopa is 1,093.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Maricopa is 224.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Maricopa is 868.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Maricopa is -48.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Maricopa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Maricopa / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 827 | 1,093.7 | 2,214.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 170 | 224.8 | 421.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 5.3 | 64.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 159 | 210.3 | 312.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 657 | 868.9 | 1,792.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 47 | 62.2 | 217.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 566 | 748.5 | 1,329.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 58.2 | 244.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Maricopa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Maricopa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Maricopa is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Maricopa is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Maricopa is $346,283.
The median income in Maricopa is $96,391.
Maricopa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Maricopa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Maricopa | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 129 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Maricopa, AZ Weather
The average high in Maricopa 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 | Maricopa |
|---|---|
| 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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Maricopa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Maricopa
The current population in Maricopa is 67,163. The population has increased 92.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67,163 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 62,986 | 5.7% |
| 2022 | 59,605 | 4.4% |
| 2021 | 57,075 | 13.3% |
| 2020 | 50,358 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 48,629 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 47,314 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 46,248 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 45,473 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 45,748 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 45,388 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 43,632 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 41,626 | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 38,721 | 11.2% |
| 2010 | 34,809 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Maricopa
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Maricopa is:
45.2% White with 30,353 White residents.
12.7% African American with 8,518 African American residents.
2.3% American Indian with 1,565 American Indian residents.
3.1% Asian with 2,073 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 609 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 570 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 4,144 Two Or More residents.
28.8% Hispanic with 19,331 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Maricopa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.2% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.7% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.8% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Maricopa
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Maricopa is 49.4% female with 33,177 female residents.
Maricopa is 50.6% male with 33,986 male residents.
| Gender | Maricopa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Maricopa for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Maricopa completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Maricopa completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Maricopa completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Maricopa completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Maricopa completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Maricopa completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Maricopa completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Maricopa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Maricopa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Maricopa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Maricopa, Arizona
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2.5% of households in Maricopa earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Maricopa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Maricopa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Maricopa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Maricopa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Maricopa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.1% of households in Maricopa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.1% of households in Maricopa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.0% of households in Maricopa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.5% of households in Maricopa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Maricopa | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.1% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.5% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
