Queen Creek, AZ Local Data & Statistics

State: AZ

Total population: 71,867 Household income: $141,978 Rent: $2,210

Overview

Total population

71,867

Rent

$2,210

Year built

2012

Household income

$141,978

Per capita income

$51,903

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Household size

3.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arizona

Total population

71,867

Adults over 25

45,026

Total households

22,323

Household size

3.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$141,978

Per capita income

$51,903

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Rent over 30% of income

45.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$2,210

Year built

2012

Households that rent

9.8%

Households that own

90.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

7.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

76.6%

Black

3.1%

Asian

2.9%

Two or more races

12.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

16.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

83.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

74.5%

Commute time to work

31 mins

Work from home

25.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

25.6%

High school graduate or GED

18.8%

Some college or associate degree

10.6%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

45%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Queen Creek, AZ with: Arizona United States

Queen Creek, AZ

Total population71,867

Rent$2,210

Year built2012

Household income$141,978

Per capita income$51,903

Poverty rate3.7%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Arizona State

Total population7,378,838

Rent$1,543

Year built1992

Household income$79,964

Per capita income$42,503

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	TownQueen Creek, AZ	StateArizona	CountryUnited States
Total population	71,867	7,378,838	334,922,499
Rent	$2,210	$1,543	$1,413
Year built	2012	1992	1980
Household income	$141,978	$79,964	$80,734
Per capita income	$51,903	$42,503	$44,673
Poverty rate	3.7%	12.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	2.9%	3.6%	4%

View the complete comparison of Queen Creek, AZ, Arizona and United States →

Summary for Queen Creek, AZ

Queen Creek is located in Arizona.

Rent & Income

In Queen Creek, the typical monthly rent is $2,210 and the typical household income is $141,978. Rent here is higher than in both Arizona and the U.S., and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 3.7%, which is lower than in both Arizona and national.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 9.8% of households. About 45.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 45% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is lower than both Arizona and the national rate.

Queen Creek, AZ — Rent vs Household Income

Queen Creek, AZ — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Queen Creek, AZ compares in Arizona (20 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$2,210	20 / 20	from lower rent	$1,114 – $2,210
Household income	$141,978	1 / 20	from higher income	$57,073 – $141,978
Poverty rate	3.7%	1 / 20	from lower poverty	3.7% – 18.9%
Unemployment rate	2.9%	5 / 20	from lower unemployment	2.7% – 10.3%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Arizona with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Queen Creek, AZ

Rent

In rent comparisons, Queen Creek comes in 20th out of 20 large places. Across Arizona, rents vary from $1,114 in Yuma, AZ to $2,210 in Queen Creek, AZ.

Household income

In terms of household income, Queen Creek comes in 1st among 20 major places. Across Arizona, income levels vary from $57,073 in Tucson, AZ to $141,978 in Queen Creek, AZ.

Poverty rate

Queen Creek places 1st out of 20 large communities for poverty. Statewide figures move from 3.7% in Queen Creek, AZ up to 18.9% in Tucson, AZ.

Unemployment rate

Unemployment levels put Queen Creek in 5th place among 20 large places. Statewide unemployment spans from 2.7% in Gilbert, AZ to 10.3% in Yuma, AZ.

💰 Rent in Queen Creek, AZ (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,210 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Queen Creek, AZ

Annual Household Income: $141,978

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Queen Creek, AZ

Estimated Rate: 3.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Queen Creek, AZ

In Queen Creek, AZ, households that rent: 2,189 (9.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,189	9.8%
Owner-Occupied	20,134	90.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Queen Creek, AZ

In Queen Creek, AZ, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,004 (45.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,004	45.9%
Other renter households	1,185	54.1%
Total renter households	2,189	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Queen Creek, AZ

Less than High School: 11,507 people (25.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,464 people (18.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 4,795 people (10.6%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,260 people (45%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 45,026

📊 Unemployment Rate in Queen Creek, AZ

Estimated Rate: 2.9%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.