Discover Phoenix, AZ: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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Phoenix is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

1,610,070

Phoenix Population7

41,242

Median Income6

6.2

Unemployment Rate16

Climate

83
- Sunny days3
  
  85 days
- Rainy days11
  
  35 days
- Hot days11
  
  169 days
- Cold days11
  
  8 days
- Average humidity11
  
  35 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  6 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  0 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  56 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  95 °F
- Wildfire risk22
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk22
  
  None
- Tornado risk22
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk22
  
  Low
- Flood risk22
  
  High
Taxes

82
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax15
  
  1.8 % (for median earners)
- State income tax15
  
  2.9 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax18
  
  3.0 %
- State sales tax18
  
  5.6 %
- Property tax20
  
  0.7 %
- Vehicle tax20
  
  1.7 %
Education

61
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  61
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  13.7 %
- High schools in top 25%13
  
  21
- High schools in top 25% (%)13
  
  18.4 %
- Top rated public high school13
  
  BASIS Phoenix
- Top rated public high school (national rank)13
  
  56
Outdoor Activities

61
- Beaches
  
  0
- Parks14
  
  71
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Economy

55
- Income6
  
  $31,672
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $41,242
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  11.6 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  20.7 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  1.4 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  6.8 %
- Employment rate16
  
  93.8 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  45.9 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)16
  
  4.5 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)16
  
  14.1 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  2.3 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  11.0 %
Healthcare

53
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  48
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.19 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  2
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  7.4 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  8 miles from city center
Diversity

52
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  43.0 %
- Black7
  
  6.5 %
- Asian7
  
  3.7 %
- Hispanic7
  
  42.6 %
Local Transportation

49
- Walkability score10
  
  41
- Bikeability score10
  
  56
- Transit score10
  
  36
- Commute via public transit16
  
  3.1 %
- Commute via walking16
  
  1.6 %
- Commutes via driving solo16
  
  74.5 %
- Commute time (avg)16
  
  25.7 minutes
Attractions

42
- Restaurants8
  
  21.2 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  30.0 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  36.4 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  3.5 per 100,000 households
- Music venues17
  
  41
- Historical sites
  
  0
- Golf courses19
  
  39
- Wineries
  
  0
- Casinos21
  
  18
Home Pricing

39
- Median home value5
  
  $276,081
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $454
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,480
Safety

36
- Property crimes1
  
  3,585.7 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  752.1 per 100,000 residents
Internet Connectivity

36
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband23
  
  88.7 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband23
  
  87.0 %
- Average download speed23
  
  60 mpbs
- Households with broadband24
  
  79.9 %
Travel Connectivity

33
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  1
Air Quality

10
- Unhealthy air quality9
  
  1 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups9
  
  22 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution9
  
  32 days per year
- High ozone9
  
  175 days per year

Since 2010, the population of Phoenix has grown 77% faster than the national average, partially driven by the segment of the population that is 65- to 74-year olds which grew by 55%

Age

33.5

Median Age7

11.0

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Phoenix residents are predominantly white; however, the city is becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 38.4% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 18.2%

Race

55.1

Arizona Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Phoenix is hot, but rarely wet or humid. The temperature reaches 90°F or above 169 days per year, but drops to 32°F or below 8 days per year, and there is some rain 35 days per year

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature38

The average home value in Phoenix increased by 98% since 2010 which is 55% higher than the national average and 27% higher than the state average

Rent

1,480

Monthly Average12

Renters39

Average Home Value5

Phoenix is a low tax location with income tax 48% lower than the national average and property tax 38% lower than the national average, but sales tax 25% higher than the national average.

Other

0.69

Property Tax20

8.6

Sales Tax18

1.68

Vehicle Tax20

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)40

Phoenix has an average employment rate of 94% which is 0% higher than the national average. The largest employers are PetSmart and Banner Health

Income

20.7

<$25,0006

11.6

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry16

Phoenix is centrist with a conservative slant and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results41

Representatives

Mayor27	Kate Gallego Democratic
House of Representative27	Ruben Gallego Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Banner Boswell Medical Center, is 8.0 miles from the center of Phoenix, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, Phoenix VA Health Care System - Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, is 0.0 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, is 20.3 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes, but limited civil discriminations protection
Decriminalized28	No

In Arizona, 36.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a decrease since 2000 when 42.7% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks29

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#35	2020 Best Cities to Retire by U.S. News & World Report30
#65	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche31
#26	2019 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report32
#90	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub33
#37	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades34

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
14	Parks \| Yelp
15	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
16	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
17	Music Venues \| Yelp
18	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
19	Golf Courses \| Yelp
20	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
21	Casinos \| Yelp
22	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
23	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
24	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
25	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| U.S. News & World Report
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
32	2019 Best Cities to Live \| U.S. News & World Report
33	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
34	National Health Index
35	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
36	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
37	Normal Precipitation, Inches
38	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
39	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
40	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
41	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Phoenix, AZ

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