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Phoenix, AZ

Founded 1868Maricopa CountyElev. 331 m
Population
1,624,832
Median home
$381,900
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
475
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Phoenix

With about 1,624,832 residents, Phoenix is one of Arizona's notable places. Phoenix was founded in 1868 and sits in Maricopa County, and is nicknamed "Valley of the Sun". The median age is 34.8 and the median household income is $77,041. Homes carry a median value of $381,900, and about 57% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (41.8%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,624,832
Median age
34.8
Median household income
$77,041
Per-capita income
$40,309
Poverty rate
14.3%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
25.7 min
Work from home
16.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.3%
Hispanic or Latino41.8%
Black7.4%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39%
Sales & office22.1%
Service16.9%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$381,900
Median gross rent
$1,458/mo
Owner-occupied
57.1%
Median year built
1984
Households
601,397
Avg. household size
2.66

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Phoenix has 475 public schools — 257 elementary, 50 middle, 113 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 187 schools
Reading33%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

AAEC - Paradise ValleyHighGrades 9–12charter
AAEC - SMCC CampusHighGrades 9–12charter
Accelerated Learning CenterHighGrades 9–12charter
AIM Higher College Prep AcademyHighGrades 7–12charter
Alhambra High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arcadia High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School CampusHighGrades 5–12charter
Arizona Collegiate High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and AcademicsHighGrades 9–12charter
Arizona Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Arizona School For The ArtsHighGrades 5–12charter
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime103% above national
Phoenix785
Arizona429
United States386
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% above national
Phoenix2,495
Arizona1,896
United States1,952
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Phoenix Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

292 facilities in Phoenix report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Earl'S Fiberglass Inc · Maricopa CountyLincoln Laser Co · Maricopa CountyQuality Printed Circuits Corp · Maricopa CountyAzelis Americas Case Llc · Maricopa CountyArizona Plating & Anodizing Co Inc · Maricopa CountyTrendwood Inc · Maricopa CountyWater Eng Services Inc · Maricopa CountyWoodstuff Mfg Inc · Maricopa CountyChemresearch Co. Inc. · Maricopa CountyInnovative Waste Utilization Llc · Maricopa CountyPhoenix Brick Yard · Maricopa CountyPhoenix Metallics · Maricopa County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Maricopa County
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Phoenix is in Maricopa County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Phoenix was founded in 1868 and sits in Maricopa County, nicknamed “Valley of the Sun”. Elevation ~331 m.

Population trend
1.6M1.4M1,624,83220102024
Map of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Where Phoenix is
PhoenixTucsonMesaChandlerGilbertGlendale
Historic places

192 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gibbes, Carter W., HouseU.S. Post OfficeConcrete Block HouseConcrete Block HouseDouglas, Lewis, HouseAnderson, Helen, HouseCelora Stoddard/Lon Harmon HouseConcrete Block House
Notable people from Phoenix
Chester BenningtonStevie NicksJordin SparksBarry GoldwaterMichelle BranchKaitlyn DeverAmber VallettaLynda CarterHaley Lu RichardsonMatt Dallas
People searches in Phoenix
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Nearby cities
Glendale (6 mi)Paradise Valley (8 mi)El Mirage (14 mi)Scottsdale (15 mi)Tempe (16 mi)Peoria (19 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Phoenix, AZ (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Phoenix, Arizona.

Elizabeth Joan Spade, 67
Phoenix · Maricopa County · 85013
AKA Elizabeth Joan Wright, Elizabeth Joan Wyatt
Patrick J Green, 61
Phoenix · 85015
AKA Patrick Jay Green, Patricia Green
Maria Angelique Balvastro, 38
Phoenix · 85009
AKA Pyra Balvastro, Maria Angelique Balvasto
Ryan Michael Mcbee, 43
Phoenix · 85009
AKA Ryan Michael Hallinan, Ryan M Mc Bee
Ryan Daniel Moore, 41
Phoenix · 85035
AKA Ryan Moore, Ryan Daniel Moore
Bryant Thomas, 51
Phoenix · 85035
AKA Ryan Thomas, Randall Bryant
Ryan Mitchell Gonzalez, 43
Phoenix · 85008
AKA Ryan Mitchell Gonzales, Ryan Gonzalez
Ryan P Miller, 52
Phoenix · 85021
AKA Ryan Phillips Miller, Ryan Phillip Watts
Ryan Cribbs, 47
Phoenix · 85009
AKA Ryan Scott Cribs, Rybread X
Ryan T Browning, 28
Phoenix · 85053
AKA Ryan J Browning, Ryan Browning
Angelo Torres, 60
Phoenix · 85015
AKA Angel X, Angel Torres
Angel Junior Ramirez, 32
Phoenix · 85009
AKA Angel Jr Ramirez
Irma Barajas Sanchez, 63
Phoenix · 85040
AKA Angel Sanchez, Irma Sanchez Barajas
Angel Aponte Perez, 53
Phoenix · 85035
AKA Rafael Vargas, Rafael Vargas Vargas
Angel Raul Martinez, 38
Phoenix · 85015
AKA Angel Martinez, Angel R Martinez
Angel Martinez, 28
Phoenix · 85040
AKA Angel G Martinez Resdendiz, Angel Martinez-Resendiz

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Phoenix — frequently asked

What is the population of Phoenix, Arizona?
Phoenix has a population of about 1,624,832, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Phoenix?
The median home value in Phoenix is $381,900, and the median gross rent is $1,458/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Phoenix safe? What is the crime rate?
Phoenix Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 785 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Phoenix face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Maricopa County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Phoenix?
Phoenix has 475 public schools (257 elementary, 50 middle, 113 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Phoenix?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Phoenix. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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