Tempe, AZ

Living in Tempe

Bikeability80
Walkability63
Commute75
Public Transit57
Affordability63
Public Safety41
Airports87
Hospitals40
Colleges63
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Schools25
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Residents

187kPopulation+23k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black7%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate14%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$58kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$273kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$263 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity83%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tempe

United States45
Arizona53
Phoenix Metro Area52
Maricopa County54

Property Crime in Tempe

United States48
Arizona61
Phoenix Metro Area62
Maricopa County64

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan5510
Feb5810
Mar6310
Apr7000
May7900
Jun8800
Jul9210
Aug9110
Sep8610
Oct7410
Nov6210
Dec5410

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tempe

Excessive Heat20
Inland Flooding89
Tornado5
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