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What Is the Average Rent in Surprise city, Arizona?

$2,033/month 6.1%vs 2023 ($1,917)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Surprise city, Arizona is $2,033/month (±$86), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $435,100 (±$5,183), and the median household income is $96,711/year. The unemployment rate in Maricopa County, Arizona was 3.7% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Surprise city, Arizona

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$2,033
Median Home Value$435,100
Median Household Income$96,711
Total Housing Units56,506
Renter-Occupied Units11,823
Renter-Occupied Share21%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,514 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.7%

How does Surprise city, Arizona compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Arizona.

Higher rent than 95% of cities in Arizona · 13th of 235

Cheapest: Bylas CDP($354)
Priciest: Paradise Valley town($3,501)
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1Paradise Valley town$3,501
2Citrus Park CDP$2,863
3Saddlebrooke CDP$2,774
… 9 more …
13Surprise city(you are here)$2,033
… 219 more …
233Bylas CDP$354
234Cactus Flats CDP$239
235Chilchinbito CDP$233

ZIP codes in Surprise city

11 ZIP codes overlap Surprise city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Surprise city, Arizona?

The median gross rent in Surprise city, Arizona is $2,033/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Surprise city, Arizona?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Surprise city, Arizona is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Surprise city, Arizona?

The median home value in Surprise city, Arizona is $435,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Surprise city are rent-burdened?

In Surprise city, Arizona, 2,514 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Surprise city, Arizona?

The median household income in Surprise city, Arizona is $96,711/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,033 has a margin of error of ±$86. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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