What are the schools like in Maricopa, CA?

Maricopa is served primarily by Maricopa Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Maricopa?

The median household income in Maricopa, CA is $45,685 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.8%.

What is the weather like in Maricopa, CA?

Maricopa has an average high temperature of 59.1°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Maricopa, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Maricopa, CA affordable or expensive?

Maricopa's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maricopa is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $132,300 and the median rent is $954 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maricopa, CA?

Maricopa has a violent crime rate of 723.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maricopa, CA a Good Place to Live?

Maricopa is a small town of 1,217 in California, with a median household income of $45,685 and a 14.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Maricopa stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Maricopa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maricopa 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: 102.2

Maricopa's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maricopa costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Maricopa, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$132,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$954	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,685	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Maricopa's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.4 /100k

Property Crime

2403.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Maricopa is served primarily by Maricopa Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maricopa, CA	National Avg
School District	Maricopa Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maricopa sees average highs of 59.1°F in January and 98.7°F in July, with 6.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maricopa, CA
Average High — January	59.1°F
Average High — July	98.7°F
Annual Precipitation	6.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Maricopa, CA	National Avg
Population	1,217	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Taft, CA 5 mi South Taft, CA 6 mi Taft Heights, CA 7 mi Ford City, CA 8 mi Valley Acres, CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Maricopa

Maricopa, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93252

Maricopa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maricopa, CA affordable or expensive?

Maricopa's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maricopa roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $132,300 and median rent is $954/month.

What is the crime rate in Maricopa, CA?

Maricopa's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maricopa?

Public schools in Maricopa are operated by Maricopa Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maricopa, CA a good place to live?

Maricopa, CA has a population of 1,217, a median household income of $45,685, and an unemployment rate of 14.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Maricopa?

Maricopa averages 59.1°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.0 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maricopa?

Maricopa, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93252.

What is the population of Maricopa?

The population of Maricopa, California is 1,217 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maricopa?

Key numbers for living in Maricopa: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $132,300, median household income $45,685, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maricopa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.