Cost of Living in Citrus Park, AZ

Population 5,136 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

216
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Citrus Park's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $660,000 for a typical home, 116% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $136,653 that put it in the upper third of the state. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Citrus Park sits roughly 9 miles south of Surprise. Median home values run roughly 67% higher than Surprise's $396,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 216
Rent 215

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Citrus Park

The median home value in Citrus Park is $659,700 — 116% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,823/month, 115% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $136,653/year is 83% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Citrus Park has a cost of living index of 216 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 116% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$659,700
116% above avg
Median Rent
$2,823/mo
115% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 96.0%
Renter-occupied 4.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,823
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,437/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.7 min
32% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.2%
Carpooled
3.9%
Work from home
16.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$136,653
83% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,734
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
64% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.1%
Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.6
Male median age 41.9
Female median age 39.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 72 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
183
Max AQI recorded
91
PM2.5 days
193
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Citrus Park, AZ?

Citrus Park has a cost index of 216 (100 = national average). It is 116% above the national average.

What is average rent in Citrus Park, AZ?

The median gross rent in Citrus Park is $2,823 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Citrus Park?

The median home value in Citrus Park is $659,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Citrus Park?

The median household income in Citrus Park is $136,653 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Citrus Park, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Citrus Park is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Citrus Park, AZ affordable?

Citrus Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 216 — about 116% higher than the national average.

Citrus Park at a Glance

Population
5,136
Median Income
$136,653
Home Value
$659,700
Median Rent
$2,823/mo
Unemployment
1.8%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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