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 the 8th fastest growing city in the nation.
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.
Business-Friendly
Maricopa has a One Stop Shop development center and a Fast Track Permitting Program.
23%
23% of residents 25 years and older have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
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Local freight rail service is available through Union Pacific Railroad five days a week for rail-served sites in Maricopa.
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The city of Maricopa encompasses 43 square miles, with a total planning area of 233 square miles.
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