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Living in Apache Junction, AZ
Explore Apache Junction and see how it fits the life you want to build.
41,058
Population
Maricopa & Pinal Counties
Counties
City
Place Type
Arizona
State
OrdinancesLocal Rules
Overall Match6.9 / 10
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Apache Junction at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population41,058
Median Household Income$60,975
Median Home Value$211,500
Median Gross Rent$1,146
Median Age53.1
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home13.7%
Homeownership79.1%
Housing Vacancy18.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Apache Junction is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Apache Junction Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Apache Junction and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Apache Junction
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$211,500
Median Gross Rent$1,146
Homeownership79.1%
Housing Vacancy18.0%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Apache Junction, AZ
Median Household Income$60,975
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home13.7%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Apache Junction and how households are structured
Population41,058
Median Age53.1
Average Household Size2.3
Apache Junction is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Apache Junction
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Apache Junction point to very hot summers, cool winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High105.2°F
Average Winter Low42.8°F
Annual Rainfall9.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Apache Junction
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Very hot summer conditions can materially affect daily routines, cooling costs, vehicles, pets and outdoor activity. A summer visit is especially valuable before committing to a move.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Apache Junction & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Apache Junction spans Maricopa and Pinal counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Apache Junction especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Apache Junction shows a population of about 41,058. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Maricopa County and Pinal County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Apache Junction with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.