At a Glance
Median Income
$101,814
$42,852 per capita
Home Value
$441,900
Zillow: $469,121
Median Rent
$1,848/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
2,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
347 sunny days/yr
How Goodyear Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodyear's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodyear a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goodyear residents earn a median household income of $101,814 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,852. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% 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 Goodyear is $441,900 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,121. Median rent is $1,848/month, with 35.4% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Goodyear reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,397/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Goodyear hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodyear has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 99°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population102,891
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,814
Per Capita$42,852
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$441,900
Rent$1,848
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$469,121
Housing Units36,560
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property2,397/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary387/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days347/yr
Rain10.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Goodyear was founded in 1946.
The median home in Goodyear was built in 2006.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% 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.