Maricopa County
- County in Arizona
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Maricopa County
- County in Arizona
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 136 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$260,200
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,127
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Maricopa County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault299.9national 282.7
- Murder5.9national 6.1
- Rape53.4national 40.7
- Robbery129.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary562.7national 500.1
- Theft2,183.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft305.4national 284
Residents
Diversity
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Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Working in Maricopa County
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Median Household Income
$64,468
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Maricopa County
Top Private Schools in Maricopa County
- grade A+
Phoenix Country Day School
- Rating 4.49 out of 5 229 reviews
- grade A+
Brophy College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.62 out of 5 167 reviews
- grade A+
Rancho Solano Preparatory School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 31 reviews
- grade A+
Xavier College Preparatory Roman Catholic High School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 404 reviews
- grade A+
Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 17 reviews
Top Places to Live in Maricopa County
Maricopa County Reviews
Rating 3.71 out of 5 136 reviews
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Maricopa County is a beautiful to live. I thoroughly enjoy walking and driving in a county that prides itself on cleanliness and holds the residents responsible for littering of all kinds. Maricopa County has many sectors and communities where they cater to each group and ethnicity that resides here. Maricopa County is the first county where I have lived where it is all-inclusive and very inviting no matter the race, creed, and nationality. Maricopa County is a melting pot and all races are welcomed.
What I would like to encourage a change towards would be integrating the communities more. There is a segregation or divide amongst the variations of communities. You have small communities with-in a larger community. To help promote healthy social interactions in each of the communities, bring generations together to share knowledge and pass of ideas to one another. Encourage positive relationship building without analyzing and dissecting ones social class.
What I would like to encourage a change towards would be integrating the communities more. There is a segregation or divide amongst the variations of communities. You have small communities with-in a larger community. To help promote healthy social interactions in each of the communities, bring generations together to share knowledge and pass of ideas to one another. Encourage positive relationship building without analyzing and dissecting ones social class.
I love the weather here. So many people complain about it being to hot, but I love walking outside and feeling the heat on my body. I love feeling the wind as I'm driving and I love going to the movie theater. I just love the overall atmosphere. Most people I encounter are polite although there are some exceptions. Although I love living here, I do wish that people would stay home during this pandemic. Whenever I walk outside, I see the same amount of cars I saw before the pandemic. I still see people partying and eating out. The drivers here are also terrible. People never use their blinker lights and I constantly see people getting cut off on the road. Despite all the negative things I said, I still love Maricopa County and I want to stay here for as long as possible.
Love the people here and the weather (except for summer) is great! Lots of opportunities for job growth and great universities. Housing market is still affordable and neighborhoods are family friendly