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Surprise
City in Arizona, United States
Overview
Surprise, Arizona, is a thriving suburban city northwest of Phoenix, celebrated for its family-friendly communities, extensive parks, and active adult neighborhoods. Its modern downtown and laid-back lifestyle make it ideal for both residents and visitors seeking a peaceful desert escape. Local sports facilities and plentiful outdoor amenities are hallmarks of this sunny Southwestern city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arizona
Population
143,148
Time Zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.63°, -112.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,750
Local Cost
$1,840
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
22.8°C
Summer Avg
33.5°C
Winter Avg
12.1°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
-5.5°C
Humidity
32%
Precipitation
193 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
102 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LUF
Distance
11 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 90/100.
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