Phoenix, AZ

Living in Phoenix

Bikeability42
Walkability32
Commute48
Public Transit43
Affordability64
Public Safety41
Airports81
Hospitals43
Colleges64
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Schools39
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Residents

1.6MPopulation+183k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$57kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$235kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$879Median Monthly Rent+$159 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas23%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Phoenix

United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54

Property Crime in Phoenix

United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5410
Feb5710
Mar6210
Apr6900
May7800
Jun8700
Jul9210
Aug9010
Sep8510
Oct7410
Nov6110
Dec5310

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Phoenix

Excessive Heat20
Inland Flooding89
Tornado6
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