Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
9%
El Mirage, AZ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,160
Population
34,874
Renter Mix
33% Rent
The beauty of El Mirage is real
Suburb
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Commuter
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River
El Mirage is a suburban city located about twenty miles northwest of Downtown Phoenix on the west bank of the Agua Fria River. Located right next door to Luke Air Force Base, the military has a huge impact on the local economy and culture, with the city hosting a large population of armed service personnel, civilian military employees, and folks employed in support services. While most of the city itself is filled by residential neighborhoods, numerous public parks are spread across El Mirage’s landscape, and the fairways of Pueblo El Mirage Golf Course sit near the center of town.
Explore the City
Estrella Mountain Regional Park is near El Mirage.
El Mirage residents travel with ease along the bustling and scenic Highway 60.
Gateway Park features a large skatepark.
People love snapping a selfie at Gateway Park's iconic monument sign.
Gateway Park's playground is well shaded..
El Mirage locals can take their game to the next level at Gateway Park's basketball courts.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,610
Average: $77,558
Education
4,724
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,308
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
El Mirage has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in El Mirage, AZ is $1,106 for a studio, $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,408 for two bedrooms, and $1,752 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Mirage has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,160/month
561 Sq Ft
House
$2,004/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,238/month
598 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Mirage, AZ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
719 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
780 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
800 Students
Public
Grades K-8
602 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
756 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,470 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
780 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
800 Students
Public
Grades K-8
602 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
756 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,470 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildlife World Zoo
- Friendship Park
- Challenger Space Center
- El Oso Park
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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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 June 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.