Fountain Hills
City in Arizona, United States
Overview
Fountain Hills is a picturesque suburb northeast of Scottsdale, renowned for its dramatic desert landscape and centerpiece water fountain. The town offers a laid-back pace, lively arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Its tight-knit community and scenic vistas make it a prime spot for visitors seeking relaxation just outside the Phoenix metro area.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arizona
Population
23,820
Time Zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.61°, -111.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,075
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$4,800
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
33.0°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
48.6°C
Record Low
-6.1°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
256 mm
Internet Speed
419 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FFZ
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.