Living in Phoenix, AZ

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

Phoenix, Arizona Info Snack

Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

1,633,017

Unemployment

5.4%

Poverty

18.0%

Median Home

$235,400

Median Income

$57,459

Median Rent

$1,053

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Phoenix SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Phoenix, AZ Crime Report

67,777
Total Crimes

4,013.5
Total Crimes / 100k People

62.05%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Phoenix / 100k People	Arizona / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	67,777	4,013.5	2,895.8	2,476.7

Violent Crime	11,803	698.9	455.3	366.7
Murder	131	7.8	5.0	5.0
Robbery	3,197	189.3	88.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	7,336	434.4	311.9	250.2
Property Crime	55,974	3,314.6	2,440.5	2,109.9
Burglary	9,471	560.8	394.3	340.5
Larceny	39,427	2,334.7	1,796.9	1,549.5
Car Theft	7,076	419.0	249.4	219.9

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Phoenix, AZ Cost Of Living

96
Phoenix's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Phoenix	Arizona	National Average
Overall	96	99	100

Services	91	98	100
Groceries	100	99	100
Health	89	98	100
Housing	96	97	100
Transportation	100	104	100
Utilities	107	103	100

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Phoenix, AZ Photos

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Phoenix Skyline From South Mountain At Night

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Downtown Phoenix Aerial Looking Northeast

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Best Suburbs In Phoenix

Worst Neighborhoods In Phoenix

Rankings for Phoenix in Arizona

Ranks #44 in Cheapest Places To Live In Arizona

Ranks #60 in Worst Places To Live In Arizona

Ranks #79 in Most Dangerous Cities In Arizona

Map Of Phoenix, AZ

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Population over time in Phoenix

Year	Population	% Change
2019	1,633,017	1.4%
2018	1,610,071	2.3%
2017	1,574,421	1.2%
2016	1,555,324	2.7%
2015	1,514,208	1.6%
2014	1,490,758	1.2%
2013	1,473,639	0.8%
2012	1,462,368	0.5%
2011	1,455,565	0.4%
2010	1,450,206	-

Race / Ethnicity in Phoenix

White

42.5% (694,808)

African American

6.7% (109,955)

American Indian

1.6% (26,852)

Asian

3.7% (59,754)

Hawaiian

0.2% (3,113)

Other

0.2% (3,238)

Two Or More

2.4% (39,316)

Hispanic

42.6% (695,981)

Race	Phoenix	AZ	USA
White	42.5%	54.7%	60.7%
African American	6.7%	4.2%	12.3%
American Indian	1.6%	3.9%	0.7%
Asian	3.7%	3.2%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.4%	2.3%	2.4%
Hispanic	42.6%	31.3%	18.0%

Gender in Phoenix

Female

50.2% (819,242)

Male

49.8% (813,775)

Gender	Phoenix	AZ	USA
Female	50.2%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.8%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Phoenix for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

9.0% (146,971)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (146,971)

High School / GED

24.0% (391,924)

Some College

22.0% (359,263)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (130,641)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (293,943)

Master's Degree

7.0% (114,311)

Professional Degree

2.0% (32,660)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (16,330)

Education	Phoenix	AZ	USA
< 9th Grade	9.0%	6.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	7.0%	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

Less than $10,000

6.4% (10,418,913)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.0% (6,498,509)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.3% (15,255,926)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.5% (15,492,870)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.3% (23,400,346)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.5% (30,151,673)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.6% (20,511,992)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.6% (22,219,377)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.5% (8,906,625)

$200,000 or more

6.4% (10,445,465)

Income	Phoenix	AZ	USA
Less than $10,000	6.4%	6.4%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.0%	4.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.3%	9.2%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.5%	9.5%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.3%	13.5%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.5%	18.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.6%	12.9%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.6%	14.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.5%	5.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	6.4%	5.9%	7.7%