Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Buckeye, AZ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,333
Population
111,320
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Experience the rugged beauty of the desert just outside Phoenix.
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Suburb
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Affordable
Buckeye earned its name from an Ohio settler's canal project in the 1880s, and that pioneering spirit still shapes the city today. Located at the western edge of Phoenix metro along Interstate 10, this fast-growing desert city offers easy access to outdoor escapes like Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye Hills Regional Park, and White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Daily life moves at a comfortable pace, from weekend hikes through the Sonoran Desert to shopping at Sundance Towne Center. Neighborhoods like Verrado feature tree-lined Main Street and golf courses, while Historic Downtown Buckeye along Monroe Avenue hosts community events with a laid-back feel.
The rental scene includes spacious townhomes, single-story homes, and newer apartment communities with resort-style amenities. Many developments near SR 85 and I-10 provide straightforward commutes to Goodyear, Avondale, and central Phoenix. As one of Arizona's largest cities by land area, Buckeye offers plenty of breathing room between mountains, open desert, and a growing collection of shops and dining options across the West Valley.
Explore the City
Taking a leisurely walk in the heart of Sundance Park in Buckeye.
A bird's-eye view of homes with land in Buckeye.
A bird's-eye view of Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye.
Golfers enjoying the range at Sundance Golf Club in Buckeye.
A bird's-eye perspective of homes with desert landscaped yards in Buckeye.
Interstate 10 runs through the Buckeye.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,868
Average: $108,092
Education
21,735
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
52,572
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Buckeye has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Buckeye, AZ is $1,281 for a studio, $1,330 for one bedroom, $1,635 for two bedrooms, and $2,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buckeye has decreased by -10.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,330/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$2,433/month
1,895 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,020/month
2,077 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Buckeye, AZ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
847 Students
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,011 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
651 Students
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, - Casa Grande
Public
Grades K-5
469 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
411 Students
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,011 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
411 Students
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
846 Students
Public
Grades K-8
730 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,090 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,011 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
The Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies
Public
Grades 6-12
1,550 Students
BUHSD Institute of Online Learning
Public
Grades 9-12
116 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.