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What are the crime rate and median income in Surprise, AZ?
FBI figures for 2025 show 0.84 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Surprise, 78% lower than the rate across Arizona (3.8). The median household income is $96,711 and the median home value is $435,100. Population: about 154,948 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Surprise?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Surprise at 0.84 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (146 in all). For comparison, that is 78% lower than the Arizona rate (3.8) and 74% lower than the national rate (3.3). 6 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 1,335 property crimes, a rate of 7.7 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 24% between 2021 and 2025 (193 to 146).
| Offense (2025) | Surprise count | Per 1,000 | Arizona per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 146 | 0.84 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 0.09 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 98 | 0.56 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,335 | 7.7 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 133 | 0.76 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,070 | 6.2 | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 132 | 0.76 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Surprise changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 193 | 2,156 | 1 |
| 2022 | 184 | 2,163 | 2 |
| 2023 | 160 | 1,999 | 2 |
| 2024 | 178 | 1,432 | 12 |
| 2025 | 146 | 1,335 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Surprise Police Department's own reports.
How does Surprise compare with Arizona?
Households in Surprise have a median income of $96,711 (Arizona: $79,964). The median owner-occupied home is worth $435,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,033 a month. About 154,948 people live on 111 square miles of land, roughly 1,402 per square mile. The city lies in Maricopa County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Surprise | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,948 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $96,711 | $79,964 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $435,100 | $394,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,033 | $1,543 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.5% | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 79.1% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.4 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Surprise?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Surprise. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Mcmicken (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Maricopa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High) and wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Surprise?
No highway work zones were listed in Surprise city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Surprise?
Inside the city limits there are 35 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Surprise
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Surprise city limits, plus 16 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Az Arms Depot (Surprise), Big 5 Sporting Goods #380 (Surprise), Guns Plus (Surprise), Pawn 1St (Surprise), Sportsman's Warehouse #287 (Surprise) and Walmart #2777 (Surprise).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map inside the Surprise city limits: Total Wine (Surprise). Arizona has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Surprise city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Surprise?
In 2025, Surprise had 0.84 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (146 reported), 78% lower than the Arizona rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 7.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Surprise?
$96,711 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $79,964 for Arizona.
How much do homes cost in Surprise?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $435,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $394,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Surprise?
Maricopa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High) and wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Peoria, AZ (12 mi) · Glendale, AZ (18 mi) · Buckeye, AZ (20 mi) · Phoenix, AZ (22 mi) · Avondale, AZ (26 mi) · Goodyear, AZ (29 mi)
More: Arizona statewide numbers · county page: Maricopa County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Surprise city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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