Median Age
67 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 26% of Residents
Under 20
7%
Over 65
55%
Gold Canyon
Gold Canyon, AZ Area Guide
An affordable community in Tempe, Gold Canyon offers upscale amenities and gorgeous vista views!
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Nestled on the foothills of Superstition Mountain, Gold Canyon is a community that’s not only upscale but affordable too. Its close proximity to the mountains in the Tonto National Forest makes Gold Canyon an excellent spot for camping, hiking, and photographing wildlife.
Fun-filled attractions are everywhere. There are five 18-hole golf courses in Gold Canyon, plus a dozen more about 30 minutes away. Gold Canyon is the closest city to the Arizona Renaissance Festival where spectators enjoy jousting tournaments, games, and feast on fair food like turkey legs and baklava.
You can find plenty of businesses here – from grocery stores to coffee shops and medical centers. For shopping, residents enjoy Kohl’s and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,013
Average: $108,912
Education
5,582
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,560
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gold Canyon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Getting Around
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Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lost Dutchman State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
- 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 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.