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Fountain Hills

Arizona · 23,625 residents (2025 est.) · 20.283 sq mi
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Fountain Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,654. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $622,900. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,789
+18%since 2000
from 20,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+33%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,625 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K17K22K26K1990201020202024Fountain Hills
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,654
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,619 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,654
+116%since 2000
from $32,230 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+4%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$622,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,890
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $898 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+65%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(19,055)
Black0.6%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(618)
Asian0.9%(176)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,231)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(20,998)
Black2.3%(558)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(865)
Asian2.1%(510)
Other3.6%(858)
Diversity Score27.2%(6,460)
Diversity Score
27
+146%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Fountain Hills, Arizona has about 23,789 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

The typical household in Fountain Hills, Arizona earns about $112,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Hills, Arizona expensive?

In Fountain Hills, Arizona, the median home is worth about $622,900, and the typical rent is about $1,890 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Hills, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Hills, Arizona?

About 6.2% of people in Fountain Hills, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain Hills, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain Hills, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,759 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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