City in Arizona, United States

Apache Junction

$366kMedian Home
355Days with 5+ hrs sun
84°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation39kCenter elevation1,722 ft
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Apache Junction is a city in Pinal and Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 38,499, most of whom lived in Pinal County. It is named for the junction of the Apache Trail and Old West Highway. The area where Apache Junction is located used to be known as Youngberg. Superstition Mountain, the westernmost peak of the Superstition Mountains, is to the east.Wikipedia

The hot season is intense. Most rain falls in winter. The hottest stretch is likely to shape daily routines. Rain is less frequent but tends to come in heavier bursts. The air stays fairly dry through the year.

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Location Context
Apache Junction, Arizona
Latitude33.42°
Longitude-111.55°
Population39k
Center elevation1,722 ft

State Context

ArizonaU.S. state

Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital and fifth-most populous city in the United States. Arizona is divided into 15 counties.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 2.50%Avg sales tax: 8.37%Property tax: 0.51%Official school data available

About the Region

Desert Southwest

This Southwest grouping covers Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, including low-desert cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas as well as higher-elevation communities. The regional label does not mean every city has low-desert conditions.

Elevation matters when comparing summer heat, winter temperatures, and snow. Rainfall patterns also vary across the region. Use each city’s monthly climate figures and local housing information rather than applying Phoenix’s conditions or costs to every Southwest destination.

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People

City Profile

Median Age54 yrs
College Educated18%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home12%of workforce
Poverty Rate12%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,721/mo
Median rent
$366k
Median home price
Rent burden37% of income
Household Income
$56k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
71
Walk Score
21
School Rating
7/10
Internet
No internet coverage data yet.
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
355
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

97% of the year
Avg High Temp
84°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Dry air
28% warm season / 46% cool season
Comfort Score
59/100
Good
Temp Swing
41°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
13"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
51
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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dry air much of the year
Summer 28% · Winter 46% · May-Jan 16-51%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
moderate
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
moderate
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
85 days
per year with AQI > 100
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