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Apache Junction, Arizona


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Apache Junction, Arizona

Apache Junction, Arizona, in Pinal county, is 14 miles E of Gilbert, Arizona (center to center) and 15 miles E of Mesa, Arizona. The city is in the Phoenix - Mesa area. There are 31,814 residents in Apache Junction.

The People and Families of Apache Junction

In Apache Junction, about 58% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Apache Junction.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Apache Junction had a median family income of $37,726.

Political Inclinations

Apache Junction folks tended to give their money ($2,300) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Apache Junction Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Apache Junction that were owner-occupied was 83%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Apache Junction housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Apache Junction, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Apache Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Apache Junction Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Apache Junction, AZ

Comparing Apache Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population108
Male Share of the Population74
Female Share of the Population47
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women27
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times11
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime35

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