Economy
Workforce
| Workforce: | 2,096,653 |
| Unemployment Rate: | 9.6% |
| Right-to-Work State: | Yes |
Demographics
| City Population (2010): | 117,517 |
| Households: | 43,272 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,208 |
| Median Age: | 36.8 |
| County Population: | 3,817,117 |
| City of Surprise cost of living index: Phoenix Metro cost of living index: (US average = 100) |
94.6 96.0 |
Local Taxes
| Retail Tax: | 2.2% |
| Bar & Restaurant Tax: | 3.2% |
| Construction Tax: | 3.7% |
Cost of Living
| City of Surprise index: Phoenix Metro index: US Average = 100 |
94.6 96.0 |
City Awards
| Foreign Direct Investment Magazine: | Most Business Friendly Best FDI Strategy Best Infrastructure |
Surprise Demographic Report (2010)
Surprise Workforce Study (2009)
Surprise Employer Report (2010)
Surprise Economic Characteristics (2005 -2009)
Local area unemployment statistics (Special Unemployment Report)
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