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Queen Creek, AZ

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Queen Creek, AZ

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 45
Population66,369
Foreign Born1.9%
Population Density1,578people per mi²
Median Age37.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

194/100

94% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Queen Creek, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $35k$65k
Comfortable $112k$165k
Luxury $193k+$299k+
Elite (Top 5%) $227k+$352k+
Affordability Ratio

82%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
16
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

3.6mi

Airport

PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International

26.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Queen Creek, AZ

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf10Nearest 0.4 mi
Camping8Nearest 16.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 14.6 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 14.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$135k+5.9%
79% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.3M
92% above US avg
College Educated
44.8%
28% above US avg
WFH
24.2%
69% above US avg
Homeownership
90.9%
39% above US avg
Median Home
$577k
105% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
18.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+71.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+96.9%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.49 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.71 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+45.9%
Burglary
1.63 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.73 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Queen Creek, Arizona
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season339 days363 frost-free
Annual Rainfall12.2"
Elevation1,417 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor30 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,578/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Wildfire, Earthquake, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 104 mi · coast 152 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$2.2B/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityGilbert268k people are 12 mi away
Nearest Major AirportPHX26 mi away
Distance to State Capital30 miPhoenix, AZ
Nearest Prison20 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T19:42:00.000Z

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