Tempe, AZ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Tempe, Arizona Summary
Life in Tempe research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Tempe over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tempe:
The population in Tempe is 178,862.
The median home value in Tempe is $321,300.
The median income in Tempe is $64,080.
The cost of living in Tempe is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Tempe is $1,345.
The unemployment rate in Tempe is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Tempe is 18.2%.
Table Of Contents
Tempe SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Tempe, AZ Crime Report
8,224
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,113.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
75.33%
Above National Average
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 |
Tempe, AZ Cost Of Living
105
Tempe's Overall Cost Of Living
Tempe's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
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 | |
Tempe, AZ Photos
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Population over time in Tempe
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 191,607 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 183,652 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 178,339 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 174,708 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 169,816 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 166,975 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 164,742 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 164,139 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 163,928 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 164,147 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tempe
| Race | Tempe | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.1% | 53.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 7.1% | 4.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.0% | 3.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 23.1% | 31.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Tempe
| Gender | Tempe | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tempe for adults over 25
| Education | Tempe | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tempe, Arizona
| Income | Tempe | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 16.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 7.4% | 9.5% |
