State rank#1 of 15
Smallest county4,559,748 residentsMaricopa County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 04013
Maricopa County, Arizona
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population4,559,748
Household income$89,300
Unemployment3.1%
Life expectancy77.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Maricopa County has 4,559,748 residents and ranks #1 by population among Arizona county equivalents. Median household income is $89,300. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Arizona
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Maricopa County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Maricopa County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $452,800 median home value and $1,708/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,300, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Maricopa County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, unemployment rate, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 36.7% and life expectancy is 77.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $89,300, rank #1 of 15 available Arizona counties.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1%, rank #2 of 15 available Arizona counties.
- Poor or fair health: 17.1%, rank #2 of 15 available Arizona counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $452,800, rank #15 of 15; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,708/mo, rank #15 of 15; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 12.5%, rank #5 of 15; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Arizona
Rank and range use only counties in Arizona with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$89,300
$89,300; above the state county median of $62,876.
State rank #1 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$452,800
$452,800; above the state county median of $233,000.
State rank #15 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,708/mo
$1,708/mo; above the state county median of $995/mo.
State rank #15 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.1%
3.1%; below the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #2 of 15 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.7%
36.7%; above the state county median of 20.9%.
State rank #3 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.5 years
77.5 years; above the state county median of 75.9 years.
State rank #4 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
17.1%
17.1%; below the state county median of 21.2%.
State rank #2 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.5%
12.5%; below the state county median of 13.8%.
State rank #5 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,430 residents
1 per 1,430 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,877 residents.
State rank #3 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 468 residents
1 per 468 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,011 residents.
State rank #4 of 14 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Maricopa County FAQ
Is Maricopa County a good place to live?
Maricopa County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, unemployment rate, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 36.7% and life expectancy is 77.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Maricopa County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $452,800 median home value and $1,708/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,300, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Maricopa County?
Maricopa County has 4,559,748 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Maricopa County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 04013; the parent state FIPS is 04.
What is the median household income in Maricopa County?
The ACS median household income is $89,300.
How much does housing cost in Maricopa County?
Housing benchmarks are $452,800 median home value and $1,708/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $89,300, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Maricopa County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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