Living in Surprise
Surprise is a city in Arizona, United States, home to 143,148 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #52 of 6,227), young professionals (top 5%, #187 of 4,444), single professionals (top 6%, #231 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Surprise
- It is part of Greater Glendale, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:25; in late June it sets around 4:43.
How Surprise 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 | 57 | #2,985 of 11,898 | #1 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 44 | #3,516 of 9,771 | #18 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,341 of 8,006 | #5 of 95 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,329 of 6,237 | #2 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,553 of 9,474 | #3 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,168 of 9,474 | #2 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,337 of 10,762 | #11 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #231 of 4,537 | #12 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #187 of 4,444 | #12 of 52 | Map |
| DINKS | 77 | #388 of 3,053 | #12 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,243 of 7,271 | #8 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #52 of 6,227 | #8 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #270 of 3,933 | #13 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 61 | #1,613 of 2,119 | #19 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,270 of 8,006 | #10 of 95 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #6,935 of 12,111 | #65 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #428 of 4,114 | #12 of 47 | Map |
| Expat professional | 73 | #981 of 7,271 | #12 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #3,164 of 9,474 | #2 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,785 of 18,063 | #206 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 | 10 | #12,819 of 16,523 | #181 of 212 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 20 | #15,897 of 18,063 | #207 of 234 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,539 of 16,523 | #1 of 212 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #691 of 21,167 | #11 of 284 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #9,261 of 12,111 | #47 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #617 of 12,111 | #13 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #611 of 4,750 | #13 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- El Mirage 2 km
- Sun City West 4 km
- Youngtown 5 km
- Sun City 7 km
- Peoria (Arizona) 10 km
- Litchfield Park 15 km
- Glendale (Arizona) 17 km
- Deer Valley 19 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.