Desert Uplands, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Living in Desert Uplands
Bikeability16
Walkability31
Commute35
Public Transit19
Affordability20
Public Safety71
Airports82
Hospitals65
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$115kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$444kMedian Home Value-$34k (2010–19)
66%Built 2000 or Later
$866Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200949%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas33%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Desert Uplands
United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54
Property Crime in Desert Uplands
United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump60%
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 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 92 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Desert Uplands
Excessive Heat22
Inland Flooding97
Tornado7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Desert Uplands, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Desert Uplands, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Red Mountain Montessori Academy
3 miles, W
Desert Shadows Montessori
4 miles, SW
Faith Christian School
4 miles, SW
Smart Schools
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Desert Uplands, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
11 miles, S
Arizona State University-Skysong
16 miles, W
American InterContinental University
16 miles, SW
Arizona State University-Tempe
17 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Desert Uplands, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Banner Heart Hospital
5 miles, SW
Banner Baywood Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Mountain Vista Medical Center, Lp
6 miles, S
Banner Goldfield Medical Center
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Desert Uplands, Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
21 miles, W
Prescott Regional Airport-Ernest A Love Field
93 miles, NW
Tucson International Airport
102 miles, SE
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
115 miles, N