Median Income
$94,188
household / year
Median Home Value
$341,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,597
gross / month
Cost of Living
100
national avg = 100

Is Buckeye, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Buckeye is a mid-sized city of 95,042 in Arizona, with a median household income of $94,188 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: Buckeye stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Buckeye is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Buckeye 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: 100.0

Buckeye's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Buckeye's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric Buckeye, AZ National Avg
Median Home Value $341,700 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,597 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 85.3% 65.9%
Median Household Income $94,188 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Buckeye's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
166.8 /100k
Property Crime
771.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Buckeye is served primarily by Litchfield Elementary District (4281). The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Buckeye, AZ National Avg
School District Litchfield Elementary District (4281) —
Elementary Schools 13 —
Middle Schools 3 —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 20.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 88.2% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buckeye sees average highs of 66.1°F in January and 106.5°F in July, with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation .

MetricBuckeye, AZ
Average High — January66.1°F
Average High — July106.5°F
Annual Precipitation8.0"
Annual SnowfallTrace / None

Demographics

MetricBuckeye, AZNational Avg
Population95,042—
Median Age34.738.9
Unemployment Rate5.0%3.7%
Avg Commute Time32.5 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)64.7%59.3%
Black or African American5.7%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino23.5%18.9%
Asian1.7%6.3%
Under 1828.5%22.2%
65 and over12.9%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arlington, AZ 10 mi Wintersburg, AZ 13 mi Citrus Park, AZ 13 mi Litchfield Park, AZ 17 mi Tonopah, AZ 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Buckeye

Buckeye, AZ is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

85326 85396 85340 85354 85343

Buckeye vs Other Cities

Buckeye, AZ vs Arlington, AZ Buckeye, AZ vs Wintersburg, AZ Buckeye, AZ vs Citrus Park, AZ Buckeye, AZ vs Litchfield Park, AZ Buckeye, AZ vs Tonopah, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Buckeye's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $341,700 and median rent is $1,597/month.
Buckeye's violent crime rate is 166.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 771.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Buckeye are operated by Litchfield Elementary District (4281). The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Buckeye, AZ has a population of 95,042, a median household income of $94,188, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Buckeye averages 66.1°F in January and 106.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Buckeye, AZ is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 85326, 85396, 85340, 85354, 85343.
The population of Buckeye, Arizona is 95,042 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Buckeye: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $341,700, median household income $94,188, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buckeye side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.