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Maricopa, AZ

Founded 2003Pinal CountyElev. 358 m
Population
62,986
Median home
$338,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Maricopa

Maricopa is home to roughly 62,986 residents. Maricopa was founded in 2003 and sits in Pinal County. The median age is 36.1 and the median household income is $94,208. Homes carry a median value of $338,600, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (45.8%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 38 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
62,986
Median age
36.1
Median household income
$94,208
Per-capita income
$35,736
Poverty rate
6.7%
High-school grad or higher
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
37.7 min
Work from home
20.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White45.8%
Hispanic or Latino28.6%
Black13.3%
Asian2.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.9%
Sales & office25.6%
Service15.9%
Production, transportation & material moving12.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$338,600
Median gross rent
$1,919/mo
Owner-occupied
83%
Median year built
2007
Households
19,811
Avg. household size
3.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Maricopa has 21 public schools — 8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading38%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

A+ Charter SchoolsHighGrades 7–12charter
CAVIT - Desert Sunrise High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
CAVIT - Maricopa UnifiedHighGrades 9–12
Heritage Academy MaricopaHighGrades 6–12charter
Maricopa High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Desert Wind Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Maricopa Wells Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Butterfield Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Leading Edge Academy MaricopaElementarycharter
Maricopa Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Mobile Elementary SchoolElementary
Pima Butte Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Saddleback Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Santa Cruz Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% below national
Maricopa260
Arizona429
United States386
↑ 56% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime59% below national
Maricopa792
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Maricopa Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

3 facilities in Maricopa report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Pinal Energy Llc · Pinal CountyPax Co · Pinal CountyCalportland Maricopa Plant · Maricopa County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Pinal County
LightningVery High
DroughtRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Maricopa is in Pinal County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Maricopa was founded in 2003 and sits in Pinal County. Elevation ~358 m.

Map of Maricopa
Maricopa, AZ
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Registered sex offenders in Maricopa, AZ (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Maricopa, Arizona.

Miguel Angel Gamez, 58
Maricopa · 85138
AKA Miguel A Games, Miguel A Gamez
Steve David Miller, 75
Maricopa · 85139
AKA Steve X, Steven David Miller
Jesus Perez, 54
Maricopa · 85139
AKA Jesse Perez
Richard Abraham Rodriguez, 34
Maricopa · 85139
AKA Richard Rodriguez
Frank Manuel Madrigal, 60
Maricopa · 85138
AKA Frank Tellez, Frank Orzco
Roberto Arturo Garcia, 77
Maricopa · 85139
AKA Roberto Arturo Garcia, Pedro Gomez
Johnny Moore, 58
Maricopa · 85139
AKA Johnny Moore, John Moore
John Michael Smith, 53
Maricopa · 85139
AKA John M Smith

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

Maricopa — frequently asked

What is the population of Maricopa, Arizona?
Maricopa has a population of about 62,986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Maricopa?
The median home value in Maricopa is $338,600, and the median gross rent is $1,919/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Maricopa safe? What is the crime rate?
Maricopa Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 260 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Maricopa face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pinal County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, heat wave.
How many schools are in Maricopa?
Maricopa has 21 public schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Maricopa?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Maricopa. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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