At a Glance
Median Income
$77,643
$42,371 per capita
Home Value
$421,900
Zillow: $466,198
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
452/100K
3,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
347 sunny days/yr
How Tempe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tempe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tempe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tempe residents earn a median household income of $77,643 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,371. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% 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 Tempe is $421,900 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,198. Median rent is $1,623/month, with 30.9% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Tempe reports 452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,776/100K. The murder rate is 4.1/100K.
Education
49.5% of adults in Tempe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tempe has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 101°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population186,419
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density4,663/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,643
Per Capita$42,371
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$421,900
Rent$1,623
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$466,198
Housing Units82,696
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent452/100K
Property3,776/100K
Murder4.1/100K
Assault270/100K
Burglary469/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days347/yr
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,181 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations108
Libraries65
Did You Know?
Tempe was founded in 1879.
The median home in Tempe was built in 1983.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% 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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