AZ
Regular Public School District
24 Schools
Dysart Unified District (4243)
SURPRISE, AZ 85374
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Maricopa County
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24 Operating Schools
(623) 876-7000
Official Website
Community Population & Income Overview
Census 2023 • SAIPE 2024Total Population
204,664
37,365 school-age (5-17)
Median Household Income
$89,514
Overall Poverty Rate
9.06%
18,382 people in poverty
Child Poverty Rate
9.85%
3,426 children in poverty
School-Age Child Poverty Trends (5-Year History)
Annual Census SAIPE estimates for school district children aged 5–17 in poverty
| Census Vintage | School-Age Children (5–17) | Children in Poverty | District Poverty Rate | State Benchmark | National Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35,314 | 4,216 | 11.94% | 16.14% | 14.57% |
| 2021 | 35,640 | 4,067 | 11.41% | 16.3% | 15.78% |
| 2022 | 35,061 | 3,578 | 10.21% | 14.62% | 15.17% |
| 2023 | 34,840 | 3,649 | 10.47% | 14.63% | 14.98% |
| 2024 | 34,797 | 3,426 | 9.85% | 14% | 14.67% |
Housing & Real Estate Context
Census 2023
Median Home Value
$375,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,862/mo
Owner-Occupied
56,231
Renter-Occupied
16,647
Occupied
72,878
Housing Tenure Distribution
Ratio of owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied residential households
Owner-Occupied
56,231 (77.2%)
Renter-Occupied
16,647 (22.8%)
Household Income Distribution (16 Brackets)
Census 2023 • Total: 72,878 households
2,708 (3.7%)
983 (1.3%)
1,167 (1.6%)
1,663 (2.3%)
1,467 (2%)
1,888 (2.6%)
1,979 (2.7%)
2,146 (2.9%)
2,706 (3.7%)
5,318 (7.3%)
7,241 (9.9%)
12,956 (17.8%)
9,845 (13.5%)
6,937 (9.5%)
7,857 (10.8%)
6,017 (8.3%)
< $10k
2,708 (3.7%)
$10k-$14k
983 (1.3%)
$15k-$19k
1,167 (1.6%)
$20k-$24k
1,663 (2.3%)
$25k-$29k
1,467 (2%)
$30k-$34k
1,888 (2.6%)
$35k-$39k
1,979 (2.7%)
$40k-$44k
2,146 (2.9%)
$45k-$49k
2,706 (3.7%)
$50k-$59k
5,318 (7.3%)
$60k-$74k
7,241 (9.9%)
$75k-$99k
12,956 (17.8%)
$100k-$124k
9,845 (13.5%)
$125k-$149k
6,937 (9.5%)
$150k-$199k
7,857 (10.8%)
$200k+
6,017 (8.3%)
School-Age Grade Population Distribution
Census 2023 • Total: 33,853 students
2,597 (7.7%)
2,489 (7.4%)
3,105 (9.2%)
2,852 (8.4%)
2,880 (8.5%)
2,918 (8.6%)
3,013 (8.9%)
2,668 (7.9%)
2,742 (8.1%)
2,836 (8.4%)
2,860 (8.4%)
2,893 (8.5%)
1st Grade
2,597 (7.7%)
2nd Grade
2,489 (7.4%)
3rd Grade
3,105 (9.2%)
4th Grade
2,852 (8.4%)
5th Grade
2,880 (8.5%)
6th Grade
2,918 (8.6%)
7th Grade
3,013 (8.9%)
8th Grade
2,668 (7.9%)
9th Grade
2,742 (8.1%)
10th Grade
2,836 (8.4%)
11th Grade
2,860 (8.4%)
12th Grade
2,893 (8.5%)