At a Glance
Median Income
$81,260
$31,484 per capita
Home Value
$348,700
Zillow: $396,376
Median Rent
$1,731/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
3,553/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
349 sunny days/yr
How Avondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avondale residents earn a median household income of $81,260 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,484. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avondale is $348,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,376. Median rent is $1,731/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Avondale reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,553/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Avondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avondale has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population90,644
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density1,894/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,260
Per Capita$31,484
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$348,700
Rent$1,731
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$396,376
Housing Units30,217
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent288/100K
Property3,553/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary437/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days349/yr
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,408 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Avondale was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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