Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
DJ's Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
River Of Time Museum
Museum
Rotary Splash Pad
Water Park
Fountain Hills Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (10) F
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chocofin Chocolatier
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) C-
Snap Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Fountain Hills Activity Center
Community Centre
Fountain Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bashas'
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Hi-Health
Health Food
Parks (18) F
Golden Eagle Park
Park
Fountain Hills Botanical Garden
Park
Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden Trailhead
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kiwanis Park
Park
Fountain Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
The Fountains Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Four Peaks Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Desert Vista Dog Park
Park
Desert Vista Park
Park
Sunrise Trailhead
Park
Aspen Eagle Park
Park
Adero Canyon Trailhead
Park
136th Street Trailhead
Park
Rio Montana Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Camp Reno Historical Marker
Park
Shops (20) F
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
You Need Nails
Beauty
Paul's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Fountain Fashions
Clothing
R & R Nails
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Go Wireless (Verizon)
Electronics
Alba Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Deluxe Nail & Spa
Beauty
McDowell Mountain Cycles
Bicycle
European Nails & Spa
Beauty
Suburban Sole
Shoes
Target
Department Store
Verizon Authorized Retailer
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
World of Day Spa
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Gift Shop
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fountain Hills.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
15663
Bus Stop
15664
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
15662
Bus Stop
15665
Bus Stop
15666
Bus Stop
15661
Bus Stop
15659
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fountain Hills is 138/100 - which is 37% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime A

Fountain Hills crime rates are 1,046 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
864 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
181 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Fountain Hills is $87,080 - which is 70% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$87,080 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Safeway
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rural/Metro Fire Station 822
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Primary Care Walk-In Clinic
Clinic
Bashas' Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fountain Hills Dental Care
Dentist
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Police
Weinreich Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MCSO Posse
Police
Fountain Hills Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Administrative Support Building
Clinic
Administrative Support Building
Clinic
Administrative Support Building
Clinic
Mayo Clinic Hospital Scottsdale Campus
Hospital
Samuel C. Johnson Medical Research Center
Clinic
Mayo Clinic Collaborative Research Building
Clinic
Fort McDowell Fire Station 401
Fire Station
Fire Station #7
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Fountain Hills home prices are $408,600 - which is 131% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$408,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Fountain Hills graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than Arizona
School Test Scores
56% D
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
Fountain Hills Charter School
Fountain Hills Middle School
Four Peaks Elementary School
Basis Scottsdale
High Schools (4) D-
Fountain.Hills Online
Fountain Hills High School
Evit - Fountain Hills Vocational Center
Evit North Fountain Hills
Basis Scottsdale
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ratings A+

Fountain Hills has an overall rating of 89% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A+
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Fountain Hills Area Facts

  • Fountain Hills has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Fountain Hills crime rates are 58% lower than the Arizona average
  • Cost of living in Fountain Hills is 37% higher than the Arizona average

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Why Fountain Hills Az. is Great Place to Live- If you can Afford it. 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) When I lived in Fountain Hills Az, I was living with my Sister who had a high-paying executive job with a hospital. Fountain Hills is a beautiful place to live and I loved every minute it. Now keep in mind that "The Hills," as many of us called the city of Fountain Hills, borders ...Read More on the city of Scottsdale which is another affluent city of the greater Phoneix metropolitan area much like The Hills. The Phoenix metropolitan area consists of several smaller cities that all run into each other to make up one large area so in a way, it's all one big city.

Fountain Hills, Az. is hot just like Phoenix Az. and its surrounding cities, but there is a lot to do with the city of Fountain Hills and the surrounding area. The city has an excellent public transportation system and there are a lot of jobs from professional to jobs that require little or no formal education. One main point to remember is that rents and housing are expensive. The average household in Fountain Hills earns over $75,000 per year and I discovered quickly that unless you have a good paying job, paying rent or buying a house on a single income is next to impossible. Fountain Hills is not very diverse in ethnic makeup. It's mostly Caucasian, so you may find a little racial bias from some people who aren't used to being around other ethnicities. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fountain Hills? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Golden Eagle Park
      Fountain Hills Botanical Garden
      Desert Sonoran Botanical Garden Trailhead
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Kiwanis Park
      Fountain Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      River Of Time Museum
      Rotary Splash Pad
      Fountain Hills Theater

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Burger King
      Subway
      Papa Murphy's
      Little Caesars
      Chocofin Chocolatier
      KFC
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fountain Hills? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fountain Hills.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fountain Hills? The cost of living in Fountain Hills is 138/100 - which is 37% higher than Arizona.
      Fountain Hills
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      Arizona
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fountain Hills? Fountain Hills crime rates are 1,046, which are 58% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      1,046 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 96

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fountain Hills? The median income in Fountain Hills is $87,080 which is 70% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $87,08057% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $57,55093% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Fountain Hills a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Bashas' Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Fountain Hills home prices? Fountain Hills home prices are $408,600 - which is 131% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $408,600121% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44452% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      28% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Fountain Hills have good schools? The Fountain Hills graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      16% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fountain Hills a good place to live? Fountain Hills has an overall rating of 89% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      15 total surveys

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