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Fountain Hills, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 12 miles NE of Scottsdale, Arizona (center to center) and 15 miles N of Mesa, Arizona. The town is located in the Phoenix - Mesa metropolitan area. Fountain Hills has a population of 20,235.
In Fountain Hills, about 70% of adults are married. Lots of Fountain Hills people are married off.
You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Fountain Hills had a median family income of $68,185. People in Fountain Hills generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Fountain Hills than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Fountain Hills, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Fountain Hills.
Residents of Fountain Hills gave more campaign money ($21,235) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Fountain Hills. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Fountain Hills is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Fountain Hills, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Fountain Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Fountain Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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