Maricopa at a Glance

Maricopa offers residents and businesses the experience of a small-town atmosphere that is within a short distance to two major metropolitan areas.

• Maricopa is Arizona’s 88th municipality, incorporated on October 15, 2003.
• The City’s population as of the 7/1/24 Census estimations update is 81,103. That is a 39.5% increase over 2020 Census numbers.
  • Median Age = 39.4
  • Residents with some college education or higher = 68.6%
  • Average Household Income = $97,753
  • Median Home Value = $356,300
• Maricopa is approximately 43 square miles, with a planning area of 233 square miles.

Ranking

#1 Most Diverse School District in the Phoenix Area (Niche.com - 2025)

#2 Fastest Growing Cities (HomeSnacks.net - 2025)

#5 Most Diverse Suburbs in Arizona (Niche.com - 2025)

#7 Safest Cities in Arizona (Safewise.com - 2025)

#7 Best Suburb to Buy a House in Phoenix (Niche.com - 2025)

#18 Best Places to Live in Arizona (AreaVibes.com - 2025)

Sources: American Community Survey, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, Zillow