Living in Apache Junction
Apache Junction is a large place in Arizona, United States, home to 38,074 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 19%, #1,820 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 25%, #1,942 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 40%, #4,770 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Apache Junction
- It is part of Greater Mesa, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 56 min and sets around 1:23; in late June it sets around 4:39.
How Apache Junction ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,252 of 11,898 | #37 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,820 of 9,771 | #2 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,081 of 8,006 | #21 of 95 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,623 of 6,237 | #29 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #7,390 of 9,474 | #30 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 50 | #7,144 of 9,474 | #46 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #9,094 of 10,762 | #95 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 32 | #4,047 of 4,537 | #45 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 33 | #4,036 of 4,444 | #45 of 52 | Map |
| DINKS | 28 | #2,940 of 3,053 | #38 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,300 of 7,271 | #36 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #3,577 of 6,227 | #35 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 34 | #3,482 of 3,933 | #36 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 47 | #2,073 of 2,119 | #30 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,942 of 8,006 | #3 of 95 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #4,770 of 12,111 | #21 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 16 | #3,924 of 4,114 | #45 of 47 | Map |
| Expat professional | 39 | #5,225 of 7,271 | #57 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #8,065 of 9,474 | #61 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 25 | #16,215 of 18,063 | #199 of 234 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,665 of 16,523 | #148 of 212 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,176 of 18,063 | #188 of 234 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 37 | #11,271 of 16,523 | #118 of 212 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #7,004 of 21,167 | #60 of 284 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 51 | #11,005 of 12,111 | #110 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 56 | #5,248 of 12,111 | #49 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 31 | #4,103 of 4,750 | #42 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gold Canyon 12 km
- Queen Creek 20 km
- Gilbert (Arizona) 23 km
- San Tan Valley 25 km
- Mesa 25 km
- Gold Camp 26 km
- Fountain Hills 27 km
- Chandler (Arizona) 30 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.