Apache Junction is a small city of 38,855 in Arizona, with a median household income of $56,209
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Apache Junction stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Apache Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Apache Junction city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
Apache Junction's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Apache Junction costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Apache Junction, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$174,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$939
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,209
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Apache Junction's violent crime rate is 426.3 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
426.3 /100k
Property Crime
1512.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Apache Junction is served primarily by Apache Junction Unified District (4443).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Apache Junction, AZ
National Avg
School District
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Apache Junction sees average highs of 66.7°F in January
and 105.2°F in July,
with 9.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Apache Junction's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Apache Junction roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $174,100 and median rent is $939/month.
Apache Junction's violent crime rate is 426.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1512.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Apache Junction are operated by Apache Junction Unified District (4443).
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Apache Junction, AZ has a population of 38,855, a median household income of $56,209, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Apache Junction averages 66.7°F in January and 105.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Apache Junction, AZ is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 85119, 85120.
The population of Apache Junction, Arizona is 38,855 with a median age of 53.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Apache Junction: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $174,100, median household income $56,209, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Apache Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
