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.
Median Household Income
$96,711
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,033
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$435,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
28.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,367
Per month
Avg Home Value
$470,450
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Surprise?
The cost of living index for Surprise is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Surprise?
The median gross rent in Surprise is $2,033 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Surprise?
The median household income in Surprise is $96,711 per year.
What is the median home value in Surprise?
The median home value in Surprise is $435,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Surprise?
Surprise has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Surprise?
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
