At a Glance
Median Income
$77,041
$40,309 per capita
Home Value
$381,900
Zillow: $405,689
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
800/100K
2,339/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.2% smoking rate
How Phoenix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phoenix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phoenix 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
Phoenix residents earn a median household income of $77,041 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,309. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% 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 Phoenix is $381,900 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,689. Median rent is $1,458/month, with 30.4% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Phoenix reports 800 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 110% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,339/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Phoenix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phoenix has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population1,624,832
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density3,135/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,041
Per Capita$40,309
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$381,900
Rent$1,458
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$405,689
Housing Units633,863
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent800/100K
Property2,339/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault545/100K
Burglary317/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,247 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations378
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Phoenix was founded in 1868.
The median home in Phoenix was built in 1984.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
19.0% 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.