Surprise, AZ
Population 149,519 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Surprise? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
149,519
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Annual avg temp
70°F
Typical home
$422,473
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $93,371 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $396,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,917/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.75 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.316 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.332, goods 95.024, services 121.236. Source: BEA, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 397.284 as of March 2026. YoY +3.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
70°F
January low
39°F
July high
105°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 9.6". Station: WITTMANN 1SE, AZ US (8.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$422,473
ZHVI YoY
-2.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,930/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
2,289,130
Median wage (annual)
$48,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 314,170 | $45,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 205,010 | $34,400 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 204,700 | $37,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 199,140 | $40,870 |
| Management Occupations | 170,690 | $105,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Peoria, AZ 16 mi · 26 min Glendale, AZ 21 mi · 38 min Phoenix, AZ 26 mi · 48 min Scottsdale, AZ 40 mi · 1h 3m Goodyear, AZ 40 mi · 1h 9m Tempe, AZ 48 mi · 1h 7m Chandler, AZ 59 mi · 1h 20m Mesa, AZ 61 mi · 1h 21m Gilbert, AZ 67 mi · 1h 29m Henderson, NV 253 mi · 5h 15m