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Queen Creek, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 11 miles SE of Gilbert, Arizona (center to center) and 16 miles SE of Mesa, Arizona. The town is considered part of the Phoenix - Mesa metropolitan area. Queen Creek has a population of 4,316.

The People and Families of Queen Creek

In Queen Creek, about 66% of adults are married. Queen Creek is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Queen Creek is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Queen Creek had a median family income of $65,679. Queen Creek is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Queen Creek ($2,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Queen Creek Housing

About 92% of housing units in Queen Creek are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Queen Creek pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Queen Creek, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Queen Creek Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Queen Creek People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Queen Creek, AZ

Comparing Queen Creek 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Racial Diversity84
Well-Paid Single Men23
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population14
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work72
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11

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