Tempe, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

191,607

Unemployment

6.1%

Poverty

18.5%

Median Home

$287,600

Median Income

$61,290

Median Rent

$1,230

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Tempe SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

8.5

Commute

8.5

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Tempe, AZ Crime Report

8,224
Total Crimes

4,113.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

75.33%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Tempe / 100k People	Arizona / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	8,224	4,113.3	2,712.5	2,346.0

Violent Crime	1,100	550.2	484.8	387.8
Murder	8	4.0	6.9	6.5
Robbery	248	124.0	83.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	689	344.6	350.2	279.7
Property Crime	7,124	3,563.2	2,227.7	1,958.2
Burglary	960	480.2	330.0	314.2
Larceny	5,464	2,732.9	1,656.0	1,398.0
Car Theft	700	350.1	241.7	246.0

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Tempe, AZ Cost Of Living

105
Tempe's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Tempe	Arizona	National Average
Overall	105	97	100

Services	94	98	100
Groceries	100	98	100
Health	91	98	100
Housing	115	97	100
Transportation	107	105	100
Utilities	107	103	100

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Tempe, AZ Photos

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Tempe Articles

Worst Neighborhoods In Tempe

Rankings for Tempe in Arizona

Ranks #56 in Cheapest Places To Live In Arizona

Ranks #89 in Most Dangerous Cities In Arizona

Ranks #97 in Best Places To Live In Arizona

Map Of Tempe, AZ

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Population over time in Tempe

Year	Population	% Change
2020	191,607	4.3%
2019	183,652	3.0%
2018	178,339	2.1%
2017	174,708	2.9%
2016	169,816	1.7%
2015	166,975	1.4%
2014	164,742	0.4%
2013	164,139	0.1%
2012	163,928	-0.1%
2011	164,147	-

Race / Ethnicity in Tempe

White

54.4% (104,322)

African American

8.0% (15,247)

American Indian

1.8% (3,478)

Asian

9.0% (17,261)

Hawaiian

0.3% (579)

Other

0.3% (570)

Two Or More

4.1% (7,895)

Hispanic

22.1% (42,255)

Race	Tempe	AZ	USA
White	54.4%	54.1%	60.1%
African American	8.0%	4.3%	12.2%
American Indian	1.8%	3.8%	0.6%
Asian	9.0%	3.2%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.1%	2.6%	2.8%
Hispanic	22.1%	31.5%	18.2%

Gender in Tempe

Female

47.6% (91,127)

Male

52.4% (100,480)

Gender	Tempe	AZ	USA
Female	47.6%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	52.4%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tempe for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (5,748)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (7,664)

High School / GED

15.0% (28,741)

Some College

24.0% (45,985)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (15,328)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (51,733)

Master's Degree

14.0% (26,824)

Professional Degree

2.0% (3,832)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (5,748)

Education	Tempe	AZ	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	15.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	14.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Tempe, Arizona

Less than $10,000

9.1% (1,741,653)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.3% (629,991)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.6% (1,455,567)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.8% (1,504,086)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.8% (2,461,895)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.2% (3,680,901)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.2% (2,521,475)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.3% (2,939,794)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.0% (1,151,381)

$200,000 or more

5.6% (1,073,952)

Income	Tempe	AZ	USA
Less than $10,000	9.1%	5.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.3%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.6%	8.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.8%	9.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.8%	13.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.2%	18.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.2%	13.2%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.3%	15.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.0%	6.1%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.6%	6.4%	8.3%