Fountain Hills, Arizona Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 20,235. Estimated population in July 2005: 23,217 (+14.7% change)
Males: 9,771 (48.3%), Females: 10,464 (51.7%)

Zip codes: 85268.

Median resident age: 46.4 years
Median household income: $61,619 (year 2000)
Median house value: $217,200 (year 2000)

Races in Fountain Hills:

• White Non-Hispanic (94.2%)
• Hispanic (3.1%)
• Two or more races (1.1%)
• American Indian (0.7%)
• Other race (0.7%)
• Black (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (24.9%), English (14.8%), Irish (14.7%), Italian (10.7%), Polish (6.0%), French (5.1%).

Land area: 18.2 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Fountain Hills

• High school or higher: 95.0%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
• Unemployed: 2.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 28.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fountain Hills town

• Never married: 14.8%
• Now married: 69.4%
• Separated: 0.9%
• Widowed: 6.5%
• Divorced: 8.3%

6.8% Foreign born (3.7% Europe, 1.2% Asia, 0.9% North America, 0.7% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +10,162 (+100.9%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (11.5 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (24.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Rio Verde, AZ (8.9 miles ), Scottsdale, AZ (11.5 miles ), Mesa, AZ (13.4 miles ), Paradise Valley, AZ (16.2 miles ), Gilbert, AZ (18.2 miles ), Apache Junction, AZ (18.3 miles ), Carefree, AZ (19.7 miles ), Tempe, AZ (20.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 474 buildings, average cost: $148,200
• 1997: 501 buildings, average cost: $164,200
• 1998: 594 buildings, average cost: $174,300
• 2000: 342 buildings, average cost: $236,700
• 2001: 257 buildings, average cost: $276,000
• 2002: 159 buildings, average cost: $311,400
• 2003: 145 buildings, average cost: $385,900
• 2004: 228 buildings, average cost: $304,700

Latitude: 33.60 N, Longitude: 111.73 W

Fountain Hills, Arizona business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (18.9%), Retail trade (12.0%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (11.0%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.6%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (10.4%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,888 (-19.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,226 (33.3%)

Average climate in Fountain Hills, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Fountain Hills-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/17/1993, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 11.8 miles away from the Fountain Hills city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/21/1972, a category 2 tornado 13.5 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Fountain Hills:

• HEALTHSOUTH MERIDIAN POINT REHAB HOSP (about 11 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ)
• LUTHERAN HEART HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; MESA, AZ)
• VALLEY LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; MESA, AZ)

Political contributions by individuals in Fountain Hills, AZ

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Fountain Hills:

• WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 22 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)
• PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 23 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
• LUKE AFB (about 45 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: LUF)

• FALCON FLD (about 11 miles; MESA, AZ; ID: FFZ)
• SCOTTSDALE (about 12 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; ID: SDL)
• LOST DUTCHMAN (about 19 miles; APACHE JUNCTION, AZ; ID: H31)

Local government website: www.ci.fountain-hills.az.us

College/University in Fountain Hills:

• AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERIOR DESIGN (Location: 16855 E PARKVIEW; Private, for-profit)

• SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 5,345)
• RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,472)
• AL COLLINS GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOL LTD (about 19 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,057)
• MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; MESA, AZ; FT enrollment: 11,928)
• ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 19 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 37,174)
• PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,410)
• CHANDLER/GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; CHANDLER, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,990)

• FOUNTAIN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 888; Location: 16100 E. PALISADES BLVD.; Grades: 09 - 12)

• FOUNTAIN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 719; Location: 15414 N. MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN ROA; Grades: 06 - 08)
• FOUR PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 486; Location: 17300 EAST CALAVERAS; Grades: 03 - 06)
• MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 449; Location: 14825 N. FAYETTE DR.; Grades: PK - 03)
• EVIT FOUNTAIN HILLS VOC CTR (Students: 383; Location: 14605 N DEL CAMBRE; Grades: UG - UG)
• FOUNTAIN HILLS CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 243; Location: 15055 N. FOUNTAIN HILLS BLVD.; Grades: KG - 08)

• FAITH MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CENTER (Students: 37; Location: 15225 N FOUNTAIN HILLS BLVD; Grades: KG - 11)

Notable locations in Fountain Hills: Fountain Hills Community Center (A), Fountain Hills Golf Course (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fountain Hills include: Church of the Ascension (A), Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Fountain Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Fountain Hills: Fountain Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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Fountain Hills compared to Arizona state average:

• Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
• Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
• Median age significantly above state average.
• Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
• Renting percentage significantly below state average.
• Population density below state average for cities.

• KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
• KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
• KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
• KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
• KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KXAM (1310 AM; 5 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: EMBEE BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• KKNT (960 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC)
• KAZG (1440 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
• KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
• KDUS (1060 AM; 5 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
• KASA (1540 AM; 10 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASA RADIO HOGAR, INC.)

• KLVK (89.1 FM; FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
• K210CP (89.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
• K220HH (91.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
• K206BL (89.1 FM; DREAMLAND, AZ; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
• KMLE (107.9 FM; CHANDLER, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• KSLX-FM (100.7 FM; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
• KKLT (98.7 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KZON (101.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• KKFR (92.3 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
• KESZ (99.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• KOOL-FM (94.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• KNIX-FM (102.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• KUPD (97.9 FM; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
• KFLR-FM (90.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
• KJZZ (91.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
• KYOT-FM (95.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• KMXP (96.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• KZZP (104.7 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
• KDKB (93.3 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: MESA RADIO, INC.)
• K240CV (95.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ZORBA RESOURCES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fountain Hills:

• KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
• K57HX (Channel 57; MESA, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
• KCOS-LP (Channel 28; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS ORTIZ)
• KPHE-LP (Channel 19; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: U.S. INTERACTIVE, L.L.C.)
• K42FD (Channel 42; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KDMA CHANNEL 25, INC.)

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