salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most homes (84.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,760 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 74 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fountain Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fountain Hills
| Size | Fountain Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,021 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,948 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,088 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fountain Hills overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fountain Hills, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fountain Hills
Life in Fountain Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fountain Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,153 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $622,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fountain Hills, AZ?
Renting in Fountain Hills costs a median of about $2,169 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Fountain Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,760 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fountain Hills cheap or expensive?
Fountain Hills is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $121,497. It ranks 74th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fountain Hills?
The median homeowner in Fountain Hills pays $2,424 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.
Is Fountain Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fountain Hills?
The median home value in Fountain Hills is $622,900, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
23,789 people live in Fountain Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.