Fountain Hills, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Fountain Hills, Arizona Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fountain Hills, Arizona had a total population of 23,789, the 39th largest town in Arizona, with a median household income of $112,654, which is 41% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 41% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Arizona.
50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Arizona.

Fountain Hills Quick Facts

Population 23,789

Median Household Income $112,654

Median Home Value $622,900

Poverty Rate 6.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 61.5 years

Homeownership Rate 84.4%

Affordability Ratio 5.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

High School Graduation Rate 97.6%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 23,789 39th of 441

Median Income $112,654 top 10%

Poverty Rate 6.2% 50% lower than national

Median Home Value $622,900 top 10%

How Fountain Hills Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	23,768	23,789	+0.1%
Median household income	$104,788	$112,654	+7.5%
Median home value	$575,200	$622,900	+8.3%

How Fountain Hills Compares

Median Household Income

Fountain Hills

$112,654

$79,964

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fountain Hills

$622,900

$394,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.5%

$25K-$50K 12.2%

$50K-$100K 22.5%

$100K+ 55.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

1.3%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

6.3%

$75K-$100K

8.7%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

11.0%

$150K-$200K

11.5%

$200K+

20.2%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

50.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.4%

Renter 15.6%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,890/mo 20.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

12.0%

18-34

11.0%

35-54

15.2%

55-74

43.7%

75+

18.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 62 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fountain Hills Rankings in Arizona

#39 Population of 441

#29 Median Income of 352

#27 Education of 441

#16 Home Value of 340

Explore Arizona Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Maricopa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Phoenix	1,642,323	$81,332	13.7%	$420,700
Mesa	511,764	$82,752	10.3%	$408,000
Gilbert	280,262	$122,551	5.3%	$575,100
Chandler	280,136	$108,095	7.9%	$507,800
Glendale	252,833	$73,530	15.1%	$387,500
Scottsdale	243,821	$110,886	7.3%	$789,800
Peoria	196,906	$95,815	8.4%	$463,600
Tempe	188,065	$79,663	15.8%	$455,400
Surprise	154,948	$96,711	8.6%	$435,100
Goodyear	107,645	$103,319	5.3%	$471,300

Cities Similar to Fountain Hills

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Anthem	22,584	$120,613	$569,900	50.8%	4.1%
Florence	25,570	$79,644	$346,300	17.3%	6.9%
New River	18,240	$134,289	$640,600	31.5%	6.3%
Drexel Heights	27,675	$73,508	$250,100	17.6%	14.6%
Green Valley	22,114	$62,063	$293,500	44.0%	7.7%

Population Overview

Fountain Hills is a small city located in Arizona, within Maricopa County. The total population is 23,789. It ranks as the 39th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fountain Hills is 61.5 years. This is 58% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 12.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fountain Hills is $112,654. This is 41% higher than the state median of $79,964. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $622,900. Housing costs are 58% higher than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fountain Hills has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 52.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

50.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fountain Hills in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%. Notably, 19.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fountain Hills, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

Free data download: Get all Arizona city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Fountain Hills, Arizona has a population of 23,789 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

The median household income in Fountain Hills is $112,654, which is 40% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Hills, AZ?

The poverty rate in Fountain Hills is 6.2%. This means approximately 1,473 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Fountain Hills's population is 88.3% White, 2.4% Black, 3.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fountain Hills, AZ?

The median home value in Fountain Hills is $622,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x.

How educated is Fountain Hills, Arizona?

50.4% of adults (25+) in Fountain Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 19.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.