Introduction
About Surprise, Arizona

Surprise, Arizona has become a very popular place to live.  A wide range of living styles can be found here, from small subdivisions to private ranches and retirement communities.  New homes are being built in Surprise, Arizona constantly, and with so many subdivisions and model homes to choose from, finding the home of your dreams is simple.  Homebuyers can select from well-known retirement communities and award winning master planned family communities.  Many of the neighborhoods here provide their residents with beautiful parks, walking paths, and front porches.  Surprise, Arizona is a pleasant city where residents enjoy living, working, and relaxing.


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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 65,990
Population Density 950 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 33,187
Male Population 32,803
Median Age 38.52 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 145%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance to GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 13 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College WESTERN INTL UNIV
Distance to WESTERN INTL UNIV 17 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 26,875
Family Households 19,535
Average Family Size 2.95
Average Household Income $57,329
Median Household Income $55,187
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 145%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 2.35
Total Crime Risk (County) 1.66
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.15
Murder Risk (County) 1.58
Rape Risk (County) 0.99
Robbery Risk 1.18
Assault Risk (County) 1.08
Property Risk (County) 1.75
Burglary Risk (County) 1.52
Larceny Risk (County) 1.49
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.88

Environment

Average July High Temperature 107.6° F
Average January Low Temperature 41.3° F
Annual Precipitation 9.03 inches
Air Pollution Index 103% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.5%
Nearest Airport PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL
Distance to PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL 27 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team IDAHO FALLS CHUKARS (R)
Distance to IDAHO FALLS CHUKARS (R) 2 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 317475 W BELL RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
IMAGINE MIDDLE AT SURPRISE5 - 812050 N BULLARD AVE, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
VALLEY VISTA HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1215550 N PARKVIEW PL, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
SUPERIOR SCHOOL9 - 1216025 N DYSART RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL9 - 1217901 W LUNDBURG ST, SURPRISE, AZ 85388
E - INSTITUTE AT SURPRISE9 - 1215688 W ACOMA RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 815150 W MONDELL RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
CANYON RIDGE ELEMENTARYK - 817359 W SURPRISE FARMS N, SURPRISE, AZ 85388
SONORAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 811405 N GREER RANCH PKWY, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
WESTERN PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 818063 W SURPRISE FARMS S, SURPRISE, AZ 85388
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 815800 N PARKVIEW PL, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
ASHTON RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 814898 W ACOMA DR, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 817825 W SIERRA MONTANA, SURPRISE, AZ 85388
PARADISE EDUCATION CENTERK - 815533 W PARADISE LN, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
WEST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 813700 W GREENWAY RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 815034 N PARKVIEW PL, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
MARLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 815042 W SWEETWATER RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
CIMARRON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 817032 W SUPRISE FM LP S, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
IMAGINE SCHOOL OF ROSEVILLEK - 812050 N BULLARD AVE, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
CARDEN TRADITIONAL SCHOOL - SURPRSEK - 815688 W ACOMA LN, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
RANCHO GABRIELA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 815272 W GABRIELA DR, SURPRISE, AZ 85379
ARIZONA CHARTER ACADEMYK - 1216011 N DYSART RD, SURPRISE, AZ 85374
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSAM TRUST BANK14543 W GRAND AVE SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSARIZONA BUSINESS BANK12775 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA13702 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA15510 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSCHASE19500 N SUNRISE BLVD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSCOMPASS BANK13735 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA14291 W GRAND AVE # 110B SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSM & I BANK13926 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSM & I BANK16890 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSUS BANK13753 W BELL RD # 100 SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSUS BANK16750 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSUS BANK17049 W BELL RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK11321 W BELL RD # 401 SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK14547 W GRAND AVE SURPRISE, AZ 85374
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL16772 W BELL RD # 111 SURPRISE, AZ 85374
GOLFARIZONA TRADITIONS GOLF COURSE17225 N CITRUS RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
GOLFDESERT SPRINGS GOLF COURSE19775 N REMINGTON DR SURPRISE, AZ 85374
GOLFSUN VILLAGE COMMUNITY GOLF CRS17300 N SUN VILLAGE PKWY # A SURPRISE, AZ 85374
GOLFSUN CITY GRAND GOLF MNTNC18611 N PALM VIEW DR SURPRISE, AZ 85387
HOSPITALSSUNRISE MEDICAL CTR18731 N REEMS RD SURPRISE, AZ 85374
ART AND MUSEUMSHEARD MUSEUM WEST16126 N CIVIC CENTER PLZ SURPRISE, AZ 85374
ART AND MUSEUMSWEST VALLEY ART MUSEUM17420 N AVENUE OF THE ARTS SURPRISE, AZ 85374



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
853741401$214,830$342,075
853782$1,263,775$1,263,775
853791541$228,000$252,581
85387437$255,678$281,214
853881213$241,293$252,150


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