Buckeye, Arizona
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Buckeye, AZ.
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How much does it cost to live in Buckeye, AZ?
For relocators asking how much Buckeye costs: the housing index sits at 128 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $384,100 and rents near $1,742. Local median income is about $98,778 and unemployment recently ran 4.8% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 27 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 137.3 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 128U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $384,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,742U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $98,778U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 27 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 137.3per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 105°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Buckeye compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 114,334City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $98,778Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year26% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 128ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year28% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $384,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year27% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,742City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year29% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 20260.6 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 27 min8% above catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 137.3per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)75% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1623.8per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)46% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 105°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals18.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 47°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals12.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 7.2 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals78% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 332As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals24% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Buckeye grew 122.7% from 51,350 in 2010 to 114,334 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Buckeye, AZ expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Buckeye runs 28 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 128 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $384,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,742 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Buckeye, AZ?
Budget first around $1,742/month rent or $384,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $384,100
- Median rent $1,742/month
- Median household income $98,778
What is the job market like in Buckeye, AZ?
Labor-market context for Buckeye: unemployment 4.8% and median income $98,778. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $98,778
How long is the typical commute in Buckeye, AZ?
Plan on roughly 27 minutes each way in Buckeye. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 27 minutes average one-way
Is Buckeye, AZ safer than similar U.S. cities?
Buckeye's FBI-derived violent rate (~137.3/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 137.3 per 100k
- Property 1623.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Buckeye, AZ?
Buckeye's climate profile: 105°F summer peaks, 47°F winter mornings, 7.2" annual rainfall, and 332 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 105°F
- Winter low 47°F
- 7.2 in rain · 332 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Buckeye, AZ?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Verrado and Tartesso once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Verrado
- Tartesso
About 114,334 people live in Buckeye, AZ. Households here report a median income near $98,778; our housing-derived cost index is about 128 (above the national housing-cost baseline). Entry home prices around $384,100 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Desert heat and monsoon bursts define the outdoor calendar. Summer highs near 105°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Commutes average near 27 minutes one-way. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.8% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates near 137.3 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
If you only tour one corridor, make it Downtown; if you have a weekend, contrast it with Verrado and the quieter edges near Tartesso. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Buckeye with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Verrado
- Tartesso
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Buckeye city, 1600000US0407940) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Maricopa County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00023183 PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19