Phoenix, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,658,422
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
16.2%
Median Home
$250,800
Median Income
$60,914
Median Rent
$1,100
Phoenix SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
6
Phoenix, AZ Crime Report
64,735
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,788.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
61.46%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Phoenix / 100k People |
Arizona / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 64,735 | 3,788.0 | 2,712.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13,646 | 798.5 | 484.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 187 | 10.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3,278 | 191.8 | 83.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9,113 | 533.2 | 350.2 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 51,089 | 2,989.5 | 2,227.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 7,406 | 433.4 | 330.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 36,254 | 2,121.4 | 1,656.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 7,429 | 434.7 | 241.7 | 246.0 |
Phoenix, AZ Cost Of Living
96
Phoenix's Overall Cost Of Living
Phoenix's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Phoenix | Arizona | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 103 | 100 | |
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Phoenix Articles
Rankings for Phoenix in Arizona
Map Of Phoenix, AZ
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Population over time in Phoenix
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,658,422 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 1,610,071 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 1,574,421 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 1,555,324 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 1,514,208 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 1,490,758 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,473,639 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 1,462,368 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 1,455,565 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,450,206 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Phoenix
| Race | Phoenix | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 54.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.7% | 4.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 42.6% | 31.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Phoenix
| Gender | Phoenix | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Phoenix for adults over 25
| Education | Phoenix | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Phoenix, Arizona
| Income | Phoenix | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
