Located 30 minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Maricopa’s family-oriented ambiance, housing affordability and community safety attract new residents at an incredible rate. Over the last decade, it has transformed from a quiet town of just over 5,000 residents to a bustling city of more than 64,000 and is the 8th fastest-growing city in the nation.
Source: City of Maricopa Economic Development
Regional Leader
Home to the USDA and University of Arizona’s agricultural research centers, Maricopa has become a leader in the agri-tech industry.
Expanding
Maricopa has been Arizona’s fastest growing community since incorporating in 2003.
Source: Maricopa
Business-Friendly
Maricopa has a One Stop Shop development center and a Fast Track Permitting Program.
Source: Development Services Department Study, Zucker Systems
23%
23% of residents 25 years and older have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: Census Quick Facts 2022
5
Local freight rail service is available through Union Pacific Railroad five days a week for rail-served sites in Maricopa.
Source: Maricopa Economic Development Alliance
233
The city of Maricopa encompasses 43 square miles, with a total planning area of 233 square miles.
Source: Maricopa
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