Here's what it costs to live in Surprise, Arizona, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,033 per month, while the typical home is valued around $435,100. Households earn a median of $96,711 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 28. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$96,711
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,033
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$435,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
154,948
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Census ACS
28.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,629
Per month
Avg Home Value
$358,591
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85342 | — | $525 | $229,900 |
| ZIP 85355 | — | $2,234 | $404,000 |
| ZIP 85361 | — | $907 | $357,100 |
| ZIP 85374 | — | $1,808 | $318,100 |
| ZIP 85375 | — | $1,474 | $317,400 |
| ZIP 85378 | — | $1,216 | $215,500 |
| ZIP 85379 | — | $1,879 | $363,200 |
| ZIP 85383 | — | $2,054 | $540,200 |
| ZIP 85387 | — | $1,956 | $420,900 |
| ZIP 85388 | — | $1,956 | $366,900 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
55°F
July Avg
93°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.4
fair
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
The cost of living index for Surprise is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Surprise is $2,033 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Surprise is $96,711 per year.
The median home value in Surprise is $435,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Surprise has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
