Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ
Living in Optimist Park SE
Bikeability53
Walkability15
Commute61
Public Transit35
Affordability70
Public Safety76
Airports87
Hospitals38
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.6kPopulation+603 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$295kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent-$46 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197972%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K38%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Optimist Park SE
United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54
Property Crime in Optimist Park SE
United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 92 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 86 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Optimist Park SE
Excessive Heat19
Inland Flooding89
Tornado5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ
Bethany Christian School
0 miles, SE
Autism Academy for Ed & Development
2 miles, SW
Gethsemane Lutheran School
2 miles, W
Dayspring Preschool & Kindergarten
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University-Tempe
4 miles, NW
University of Advancing Technology
5 miles, W
Arizona State University-Skysong
7 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ
Banner Desert Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Tempe
2 miles, W
Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Optimist Park SE, Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
8 miles, NW
Tucson International Airport
103 miles, SE
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
123 miles, N