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Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area

AZ · 85 cities · 4,926,783 population

4,926,783 Total Population
85 Cities & Towns
$80,074 Avg Income
$346,333 Avg Home Value
$1,496 Avg Rent
29.9% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro

Phoenix, AZ

Pop 1,624,832
Income $77,041
Home $381,900

Mesa, AZ

Pop 507,478
Income $78,779
Home $364,300

Chandler, AZ

Pop 278,123
Income $103,691
Home $469,800

Gilbert, AZ

Pop 271,118
Income $121,351
Home $518,600

Glendale, AZ

Pop 250,193
Income $70,139
Home $347,000

Scottsdale, AZ

Pop 242,169
Income $107,372
Home $709,900

Peoria, AZ

Pop 194,338
Income $93,403
Home $429,400

Tempe, AZ

Pop 186,419
Income $77,643
Home $421,900

Surprise, AZ

Pop 149,519
Income $93,371
Home $396,000

San Tan Valley, AZ

Pop 105,231
Income $93,642
Home $365,900

Goodyear, AZ

Pop 102,891
Income $101,814
Home $441,900

Buckeye, AZ

Pop 99,844
Income $98,778
Home $384,100

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area is the 12th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 4,926,783 spread across 85 cities and towns in AZ. Anchored by Phoenix, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area earn an average household income of $80,074, while the average home value sits at $346,333. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,496 per month, making the cost of living moderate compared to the national average. About 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro reports an average violent crime rate of 291.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 3,016.9 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 70.7°F, offering a warm climate year-round. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 16.9%, suggesting economic challenges in parts of the region.

With 85 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area offers a wide variety of living options. From bustling city neighborhoods to quiet suburban communities, the metro provides options for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature70.7°F
Avg January Temp51.8°F
Avg July Temp91.3°F
Avg Annual Precipitation10.6"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate291.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate3016.9 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate6.5%
Avg Poverty Rate16.9%
Avg Median Age44.3

All 85 Cities in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area

1 Phoenix AZ 1,624,832
2 Mesa AZ 507,478
3 Chandler AZ 278,123
4 Gilbert AZ 271,118
5 Glendale AZ 250,193
6 Scottsdale AZ 242,169
7 Peoria AZ 194,338
8 Tempe AZ 186,419
9 Surprise AZ 149,519
10 San Tan Valley AZ 105,231
11 Goodyear AZ 102,891
12 Buckeye AZ 99,844
13 Avondale AZ 90,644
14 Casas Adobes AZ 70,770
15 Queen Creek AZ 66,369
16 Maricopa AZ 62,986
17 Casa Grande AZ 57,590
18 Marana AZ 54,487
19 Catalina Foothills AZ 51,756
20 Oro Valley AZ 47,595
21 Apache Junction AZ 39,746
22 Sun City AZ 38,018
23 El Mirage AZ 35,823
24 Sun City West AZ 27,003
25 Florence AZ 25,961
26 Fountain Hills AZ 23,768
27 Anthem AZ 22,622
28 New River AZ 18,365
29 Eloy AZ 16,671
30 Coolidge AZ 15,300
31 Sun Lakes AZ 14,079
32 Paradise Valley AZ 12,621
33 Saddlebrooke AZ 12,616
34 Gold Canyon AZ 12,488
35 Arizona City AZ 8,681
36 Wickenburg AZ 7,468
37 Tolleson AZ 7,233
38 Youngtown AZ 6,985
39 Catalina AZ 6,908
40 Litchfield Park AZ 6,871
41 Guadalupe AZ 5,293
42 Citrus Park AZ 5,136
43 Cave Creek AZ 5,033
44 Carefree AZ 3,672
45 San Manuel AZ 3,269
46 Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) AZ 3,243
47 Oracle AZ 3,154
48 Sacaton AZ 2,999
49 Superior AZ 2,470
50 Blackwater AZ 2,245
51 Gila Bend AZ 1,871
52 Casa Blanca AZ 1,382
53 Ak-Chin Village AZ 1,133
54 Mammoth AZ 1,015
55 Gila Crossing AZ 965
56 Circle City AZ 857
57 Komatke AZ 824
58 Queen Valley AZ 799
59 Maricopa Colony AZ 723
60 Wittmann AZ 606
61 Stotonic Village AZ 583
62 Goodyear Village AZ 564
63 Cactus Forest AZ 509
64 Upper Santan Village AZ 496
65 Dudleyville AZ 458
66 Sacaton Flats Village AZ 450
67 Hayden AZ 412
68 Stanfield AZ 338
69 Picacho AZ 320
70 Nelson AZ 316
71 Sacate Village AZ 279
72 Lower Santan Village AZ 248
73 Winkelman AZ 226
74 Chuichu AZ 215
75 Morristown AZ 194
76 Wet Camp Village AZ 179
77 Vaiva Vo AZ 155
78 Sweet Water Village AZ 118
79 Theba AZ 115
80 Wintersburg AZ 110
81 Santa Cruz AZ 101
82 Arlington AZ 60
83 Campo Bonito AZ 33
84 Summerhaven AZ 22
85 Tonopah AZ 14