Surprise

Home value

$435,1002024

Unemployment

5.1%2026

Violent crime

1102023

Work from home

19.5%2024

Maricopa County — Nov 6, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Desert Whisperer

Maricopa commission advances Tonopah-area industrial rezoning despite residents’ concerns

The commission voted 7-0 to recommend a comprehensive plan amendment and industrial rezoning for about 961 acres near Tonopah. Residents raised concerns about groundwater, traffic, noise and emergency response; the applicant said further reviews and a Board of Supervisors hearing remain ahead.

Commission recommends permit for Buckeye-area contractor's yard after neighbor concerns

Nov 6, 2026

Commission recommends nine Maricopa County land-use items for approval

Nov 6, 2026

Commission approves CUP for multi-tenant building with drive-through at Truman Ranch (Pad 3)

Resident urges action on Waddell Road delays, lighting and historic-name concerns at Surprise P&Z meeting

Land Use Cup

Commission approves adjacent Pad 4 CUP at Truman Ranch; staff notes 8‑vehicle drive-through queuing

Land Use Cup

Planning commission approves standalone restaurant with drive-through at Truman Ranch (Pad 5)

Artist Support

Surprise unveils roster of 11 pre‑qualified community‑engaged artists for events and murals

Nov 6Planning and Zoning Commission 11/05/2026The commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of CPA 260010 and Z 260026; the Board of Supervisors' final decision was not made at this meeting.Nov 5Planning and Zoning CommissionApproval of CUP and site plan (FS25-0771)Nov 4Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission MeetingAdvisory recommendation to document and seek mitigation; no binding decision Nov 4Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting November 4, 2026Adopt ordinance P‑38 as amended

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What stands out in Surprise

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Standouts compare Surprise with communities in Arizona or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2022, Surprise was more favorable than communities in Arizona on debt burden score.

100th percentile · 2022 · Stanford Municipal Finance Dashboard, via Polco GPAL

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Commission objects to short notice removal of beloved City Hall mural during cashier‑area renovation

Commission greenlights FY28 'Percent for Art' projects including Elm Street funding

Commission approves Surprise Arts Program and Experience Plan for FY28

Mike Hoover outlines Surprise downtown vision as Whole Foods, hotel and industrial growth arrive