Apache Junction: Economy & Jobs
$60,975 is the median household income in Apache Junction (1.3× below Pinal County median $80,266; 1.3× below Arizona median $79,964), with homes at a median value of $211,500. The surrounding county supports 2,280,645 jobs (avg $73,840).
- $95,318 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at Arizona median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $60,975 — below the Arizona median ($81,332). Poverty rate 10.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 44% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 20.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 43.5% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,109,250 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $201,050,483 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $95,318 (at Arizona median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $66,797 |
| Median Household Income | $60,975 (vs Arizona $81,332) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $60,975 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 14% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 28.10 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 13.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,280,645 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $168,403,424,931 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $73,840 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,129,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% (at Arizona median) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 420 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 148,853 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 354.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Milk, Field Crops, Other, Vegetable Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 107,648 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,940,767 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 119,706,554 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 490 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 224 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 137 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 734 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 39 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 292 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 358 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 137 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 2,784 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 3,674 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 362 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 1,105 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walmart 1381 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 34 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $42,908,649,912 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,706.59 (at Arizona median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 4,420,568 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.7% |
| Pct Walked | 13.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 53.1 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 53.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12