Queen Creek 74 Excellent
Queen Creek Livability #20 ranked city in Arizona#4,483 ranked city in the USARanks better than 84% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Queen Creek

PROS
  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

  • Schools

    The schools category earns a high score due to factors like exceptional test scores, strong education levels and the close proximity of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Ratings

    AreaVibes collected feedback from local residents in the area through surveys and polls, and the results did not show a favorable view of things like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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What's it like Living in Queen Creek?

Queen Creek, Arizona is a mid-sized city with a population of 52,162 inhabitants. If we look at the most recent Census, Queen Creek is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Black and Asian. When traveling to work, spending unnecessary time in your vehicle is not ideal and downright frustrating. Across all of America, the average one way commute time is 26 minutes, unfortunately, living in Queen Creek offers up a higher than average one way commute time of 33 minutes.

Without the right tools, relocating to any new city can be very stressful and challenging. Living in Queen Creek, Arizona could be a positive experience for anyone who puts in the effort to do the research required. When searching for a new neighborhood, several key items should be considered. Safety is paramount, ensuring a secure environment for you and your family. Proximity to workplaces or schools reduces commuting time and enhances convenience. Access to amenities like parks, grocery stores and healthcare facilities contributes to a comfortable lifestyle. Reliable public transportation options promote easy mobility. A strong sense of community fosters social connections and a welcoming atmosphere. To help you find the best places to live in and around Queen Creek, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, commute, employment, housing and more.

Using data and statistics Queen Creek has received a livability score of 72 out of 100. This score is ranked in the 83rd percentile when compared to all other cities. For each of the livability categories, we see that Queen Creek ranks very well for crime (B-), education (A+), employment (A+) and housing (A+). Regrettably for Queen Creek, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: cost of living (D).

Low rates of violent crime, encompassing offenses such as murder, rape, robbery and assault, contribute significantly to a safer living environment. This reduction in crime minimizes the chances of personal harm, property theft, or violent incidents. Furthermore, low crime rates can have a positive impact on property values and the overall desirability of an area. There were 145 crimes per 100,000 residents, which signifies that Queen Creek boasts an impressively low violent crime rate that falls well below the national average.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Queen Creek has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Assuming that Queen Creek meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Queen Creek. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Queen Creek are simply unattainable. The median home price for Queen Creek homes is $363,800, which is 105.7% higher than the Arizona average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Queen Creek, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 3.5, which is 0% lower than the Arizona average.

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      Queen Creek transportation information

      Statistic Queen Creek Arizona National
      Average one way commute33min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.4%76.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.1%10.9%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.5%2.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.2%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.4%2.0%2.8%
      Working from home16.2%5.7%4.6%
      Source: The Queen Creek, AZ data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).