Mapping Arizona's Most Affluent Neighborhoods: Which Suburbs Lead in Income and Real Estate Value

Arizona’s wealthiest suburban communities tell an interesting story about regional economic prosperity, with affluent neighborhoods concentrated in two major metropolitan corridors. Analysis of Census data and real estate valuations reveals a clear pattern: the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area claims dominance with 14 of the top 20 positions, while the Tucson region captures the remaining six spots, including the highest-earning suburb overall.

The Wealth Distribution Across Arizona Metro Areas

When examining Arizona’s most prosperous suburbs, Catalina Foothills in Tucson emerges as the top earner with an average household income of $170,897 and a median home value of $761,048. Following closely is Scottsdale in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area, where households average $168,679 in income and homes typically sell for $938,118.

The third-ranked community, Queen Creek (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler), reports average household income of $162,363 and median home values reaching $640,576. New River, also in the Phoenix metro, ranks fourth with $159,599 average household income and $766,561 typical home values.

Mid-Range Affluent Communities

The middle tier of Arizona’s wealthiest suburbs begins with Tanque Verde near Tucson ($157,326 annual household income, $679,407 home value) and extends through communities like Gilbert ($145,526 income, $581,829 homes) and Anthem ($143,659 income, $577,257 homes).

In this range, we also find Fountain Hills ($140,542 household income, $753,411 homes) and Chandler ($134,123 income, $542,177 homes), both anchoring the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler region’s economic profile. Oro Valley near Tucson rounds out this segment with $133,439 average household income and $531,670 typical home values.

Emerging Wealthy Suburbs: The $110,000-$133,000 Income Bracket

Several Arizona suburbs are building wealth momentum in this range. Marana (Tucson area) records $130,659 average household income with $444,345 median home values, while Vail in the Tucson vicinity shows $130,479 household income and $421,260 home values.

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler region includes Goodyear ($121,426 income, $478,411 homes) and Peoria ($119,995 income, $499,551 homes). Gold Canyon follows with $119,660 average household income and $495,631 typical home values. Sahuarita, bridging the Tucson area, demonstrates $117,690 household income with $365,404 home values.

Building Prosperity: The $107,000-$113,000 Range

Several developing communities form the foundation of Arizona’s suburban wealth. Buckeye in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler shows $113,682 average household income with $404,585 median home values. Sun Tan Valley reports $108,603 household income and $407,834 typical homes.

Maricopa, another Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler suburb, records $108,500 average household income with $359,461 median home values. Rounding out the top 20, Surprise in the Phoenix area averages $107,511 in household income with $432,562 typical home values.

Key Insights About Arizona’s Suburban Wealth

The data reveals that Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler’s concentration of wealthy suburbs reflects broader economic patterns, with the metropolitan area supporting diverse income levels across numerous communities. The region’s suburban development has created multiple affluent neighborhoods, from established communities like Scottsdale to emerging prosperity zones.

Tucson’s wealthy suburbs, though fewer in number, include the state’s highest-income community in Catalina Foothills. This distribution suggests that both metropolitan corridors offer paths to affluence, each with distinct real estate valuations and community characteristics.

Data Sources: Rankings derived from 2023 U.S. Census American Community Survey data, with 2025 home valuations sourced from Zillow. Analysis included Arizona suburbs with 5,000+ households, data collected through August 2025.