Surprise, Arizona

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
145,591
Population
$87,756
Median Income
$352,600
Home Value
41.5
Median Age

Demographics

Surprise has a population of 145,591 with a median age of 41.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
76.9%
Hispanic
20.9%
Black
5.4%
Asian
2.5%
Demographic Value
Total Population145,591
Median Age41.5
White76.9%
Black or African American5.4%
Asian2.5%
Hispanic or Latino20.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Surprise is $87,756, which is 16.8% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $37,518. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

$87,756
Median Household Income
$37,518
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Surprise is 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Surprise, 93.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.7%
Bachelor's+
31.0%
Graduate+
10.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher31.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree10.9%

Housing

The median home value in Surprise is $352,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,822. The homeownership rate is 78.4%.

$352,600
Median Home Value
$1,822/mo
Median Rent
78.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$352,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,822
Homeownership Rate78.4%
Vacancy Rate9.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Surprise, Arizona?
The population of Surprise, Arizona is 145,591 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Surprise, Arizona?
The median household income in Surprise, Arizona is $87,756. This is 16.8% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Surprise, Arizona?
The median home value in Surprise, Arizona is $352,600. The median monthly rent is $1,822.
What percentage of people in Surprise have a college degree?
In Surprise, Arizona, 31.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Surprise, Arizona an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Surprise, Arizona is 4.0x (median home value $352,600 vs. median income $87,756), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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