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Thinking About The Phoenix, AZ Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Phoenix. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

78/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

Population

1,797,391

Median Home

$339K

Median Income

$71K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,797,391, Phoenix is a major AZ city. Median household income is $71K with homes valued around $339K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Phoenix, AZ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$339K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

52%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 78 ZIP codes in Phoenix, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

85032

Area Stats

Pop: 68,805

Home Value: $344K

85041

Area Stats

Pop: 62,702

Home Value: $274K

85008

Area Stats

Pop: 61,759

Home Value: $309K

85033

Area Stats

Pop: 59,904

Home Value: $225K

85035

Area Stats

Phoenix Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Scottsdale Area

Home: $641K10 mi away

Waddell Area

Home: $404K24 mi away

Tucson Area

Home: $287K108 mi away

Benson Area

Home: $163K140 mi away

Livability Grades

How Phoenix stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 78 most populated zip codes for Phoenix and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.