Phoenix, AZ

Arizona · Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro

Phoenix is a major city in Arizona with a population of 1,624,832. Residents earn $77,041 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

1,624,832 Population 3,135/sq mi density

$77,041 Median Income $40,309 per capita

$381,900 Home Value $407,665 Zillow

$1,458 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

74°F Avg Temperature 351 sunny days/yr

699 Violent Crime/100K 3,315 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$77,041 median income, 3.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.9 / 5.0

$381,900 home value, $1,458/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

699 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places Near Phoenix, AZ

7 reported haunted locations found near Phoenix, AZ.

Name	Description
19th Avenue and Northern	Before the construction of the grocery and shopping center on the northeast corner, there stood several older buildings which were eventually torn down. These structures stood dark and vacant for many years, collecting numerous rumors of spooky apparitions and ghostly dwellings. Teenagers were known to scare themselves by entering late at night through a portion of open fencing, and investigate the scene by flashlight. Many heard whimpering sounds and crying down the long dark corridors, and ...
5th Ave	Between Roosevelt and Fillmore - A nine year-old girl was killed tragically on August 6,1995, by a hit and run driver. The driver was never located, or brought to justice. It is said that this little girl made herself known to some people for some time after her death. Even now, it is believed that people can still feel a presence in certain areas of Phoenix. One such area is where she was killed. Another area is in the neighborhood of 17th Ave. and Grant. At the time of her death, a man who ...
Arizona State University	West Campus - Las Casas Dorms - In spring of 2007, residents living in this room have witnessed random items falling off of shelves and objects moving. One resident experienced a wide open door slam shut in front of her, and no one else was in the room with her. Another student, almost asleep, was startled when her bed started to shake uncontrollably for unknown reasons. An additional roommate reported her name being called from the kitchen when other roommates were away on break.
Jo Jo's Alley	When traveling down this alley, you will be chased out by strange lights. You can also hear noises as if being hit by pounding hands on the tops of your car. - July 2005 Update – The location of this alley is under scrutiny. If you have the absolute location please email us at Haunted Places.
San Carlos Hotel	Built in the 1920s, the hotel is haunted by Leone Jensen, who killed herself there. The ghosts of children are heard, running up and down the stairs. It seems the hotel now occupies the site of the first elementary school in Phoenix.
Southwest Supermarket	35th Avenue and McDowell - - Update: Burned down March 14, 2001, when firefighter Bret Tarver was killed in the line of duty. - There are reports of strange lights, and object moving by themselves.
Tapatio Cliffs	The Point Hiton - The main ballroom is haunted by a drunken man who, when at a wedding reception some twenty years ago, reportedly walked up to the cliffs right behind the ballroom, and fell head first. As told by a couple of security guards there, he haunts the boiler room, and no one is allowed down there after midnight.

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