Cost of Living in Doney Park, AZ

Population 5,947 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

180
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Doney Park sits 80% above the national median — $550,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $111,262 (49% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. An unemployment rate of 2.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 110 miles north of Scottsdale, Doney Park is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Scottsdale's $710,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 180

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

About the Cost of Living in Doney Park

The median home value in Doney Park is $549,500 — 80% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $111,262/year is 49% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.7%, 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, Doney Park has a cost of living index of 180 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 80% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$549,500
80% above avg
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 94.2%
Renter-occupied 5.8%

🛒 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
26.0 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.6%
Carpooled
9.3%
Walked
0.0%
Work from home
14.9%

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
$111,262
49% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,175
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
44% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.9%
Graduate degree 15.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.9
Male median age 44.9
Female median age 41.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
66.6%
Good air days/yr
203
Max AQI recorded
9
PM2.5 days
356
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Doney Park has a cost index of 180 (100 = national average). It is 80% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Doney Park?

The median home value in Doney Park is $549,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Doney Park?

The median household income in Doney Park is $111,262 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Doney Park, AZ?

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

Is Doney Park, AZ affordable?

Doney Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 180 — about 80% higher than the national average.