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Mountainaire

Arizona · 1,103 residents · 10.205 sq mi
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Mountainaire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $495,500. With a median age of 52.0, 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 52.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 142%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,103
+9%since 2000
from 1,014 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
108 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+59%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7228851K1K1K2000201020202024Mountainaire
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,891
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,957
+116%since 2000
from $23,625 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
+28%since 2010
from 0.264 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,500
+142%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−63.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+62%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(843)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(67)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,058)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score9.9%(109)
Diversity Score
10
−47%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.7%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.4%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 77.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−47.6 ptssince 2013
from 55.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2017
from 95.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountainaire, Arizona?

Mountainaire, Arizona has about 1,103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountainaire, Arizona?

The typical household in Mountainaire, Arizona earns about $111,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountainaire, Arizona expensive?

In Mountainaire, Arizona, the median home is worth about $495,500.

How educated are people in Mountainaire, Arizona?

About 72.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mountainaire, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountainaire, Arizona?

About 5.2% of people in Mountainaire, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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