At a Glance
Median Income
$55,015
$22,083 per capita
Home Value
$287,000
Zillow: $390,205
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,008/100K
9,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
60.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Tolleson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tolleson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tolleson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tolleson residents earn a median household income of $55,015 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,083. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% 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 Tolleson is $287,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,205. Median rent is $1,258/month, with 51.0% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Tolleson reports 1,008 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 165% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,172/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Tolleson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
60.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tolleson has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population7,233
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,262/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born28.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,015
Per Capita$22,083
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
B+
Home Value$287,000
Rent$1,258
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$390,205
Housing Units2,707
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,008/100K
Property9,172/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+60.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Tolleson was built in 1993.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
28.0% 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.