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Arizona is a larger Western state: about 7.7 million residents, the 14th-largest population, at 68 people per square mile. It taxes wages, but its top rate of 2.5% is tied for the lowest among the 41 states that do; its effective property-tax rate of 0.48% is tied for the 3rd-lowest among the 50 states. The median home value, $425,807, ranks 17th-highest of 50. It has 3 national parks, tied for the 5th-most nationally.
Data: Arizona (azdor.gov, azdot.gov); Tax Foundation 2026, Experian/Zillow, Census, FBI, NPS. Jump to sources · Methodology
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Flat 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 8.52% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.48% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Vehicle license tax based on value, about 1.68% effective |
| Social Security tax | Not taxed. The state exempts Social Security benefits from income tax. |
| Estate tax | No state estate tax. |
| Inheritance tax | No state inheritance tax. |
| Minimum wage | Statewide minimum wage $15.15. |
| Median home value | $425,807 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 5.60% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $4.00 |
| Registration (base) | $32.00 |
| Car inspection | Emissions in Maricopa & Pima |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 24 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 3 |
| Population | 7,691,212 |
| Population density | 68.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 53.4% White (non-Hispanic) 32.1% Hispanic 4.8% Black 3.7% Asian |
| Violent crime | 421.9 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Arizona
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 2.5%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Arizona
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 5.60% tax. County extras are not included.
Your move
Your to-do list in Arizona
- Get an AZ driver license within 10 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Arizona.
- Title and register the car within 15 days. Inspection: Emissions in Maricopa & Pima.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/15.
- Register to vote. Arizona elections site.
- Nurse license: Arizona is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
- Enrolling a kindergartner? Kindergarten age cutoff in Arizona: August 31. Compare kindergarten cutoffs by state.
How Arizona compares
Top listed income-tax rate: 2.5% in Arizona vs 13.3% in California (lower in Arizona).
Use the picker above for any other state. Published comparison pages that include Arizona are listed here.
Sources
Compiled 2026. Statewide figures; counties can differ.
- State income tax. Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026.
- Average sales tax (state + local). Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, January 2026.
- Average property tax (real estate). Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
- Personal property tax (vehicles). WalletHub, Property Taxes by State, 2026 (vehicle table).
- Social Security tax. Arizona does not tax Social Security benefits (AZ tax agency).
- Estate tax. Arizona has no state estate tax (AZ tax agency).
- Inheritance tax. Arizona has no state inheritance tax (AZ tax agency).
- Minimum wage. Arizona $15.15.
- Median home value. Experian / Zillow, Median Home Values by State, March 2026.
- Tax on buying/titling a car. Arizona 5.60%.
- State parks. Arizona 24. Official designated state parks.
- National parks. National Park Service, National Park System (units designated National Park on the National Park Service system list; parks that sit in more than one state are counted in each; AZ 3).
- Population / density. U.S. Census Bureau, state population estimates · PopClock people per sq. mi..
- Demographics. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (AZ).
- Violent crime per 100,000. FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2024 (state rates table).
- Days to get a license. Arizona 10 days.
- Days to title a car. Arizona 15 days.
Data last updated: September 2026. How the data is compiled