With about 35,823 residents, El Mirage is one of Arizona's notable places. El Mirage was founded in 1951 and sits in Maricopa County. The median age is 32.4 and the median household income is $74,764. Homes carry a median value of $282,000, and about 70% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (49.9%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$282,000
Median gross rent
$1,682/mo
Owner-occupied
69.7%
Median year built
2004
Households
11,136
Avg. household size
3.22
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
El Mirage has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading18%
Math18%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Dysart High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
West-MEC - Dysart High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dysart Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
El Mirage Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Riverview SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Surprise Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Thompson Ranch ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–8
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime4% below national
El Mirage372
Arizona429
United States386
↑ 60% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime31% below national
El Mirage1,344
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↓ 51% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, El Mirage Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
8 facilities in El Mirage report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Clayton Homes- El Mirage · Maricopa CountyHaulmark Industries Inc. · Maricopa CountyForterra Pipe & Precast - El Mirage · Maricopa CountyVulcan Materials Co Sun City · Maricopa CountyFuel Processing Opeartors Llc · Maricopa CountyCalportland Co Sun City (Old Glendale) Plant · Maricopa CountyCemex - El Mirage #1952 · Maricopa CountyMaster Block Inc · Maricopa County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Very High
Top hazards · Maricopa County
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
El Mirage is in Maricopa County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
El Mirage was founded in 1951 and sits in Maricopa County. Elevation ~349 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
El Mirage — frequently asked
What is the population of El Mirage, Arizona?
El Mirage has a population of about 35,823, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in El Mirage?
The median home value in El Mirage is $282,000, and the median gross rent is $1,682/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is El Mirage safe? What is the crime rate?
El Mirage Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 372 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does El Mirage face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maricopa County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in El Mirage?
El Mirage has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in El Mirage?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near El Mirage. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.