Tempe, AZ
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Tempe, Arizona Summary

Life in Tempe research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Tempe over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Tempe:

  • The population in Tempe is 181,005.

  • The median home value in Tempe is $474,681.

  • The median income in Tempe is $72,022.

  • The cost of living in Tempe is 100 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Tempe is $1,472.

  • The unemployment rate in Tempe is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Tempe is 16.8%.

  • The average high in Tempe is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.

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Tempe SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
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Tempe, AZ Crime Report

Crime in Tempe summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Tempe. Key points include:

  • There were 9,221 total crimes in Tempe in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Tempe is 4,918.6 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Tempe is 584.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Tempe is 4,334.5 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Tempe is 111.62% above the national average.

9,221
Total Crimes
111.62%
Above National Average

Crime In Tempe Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Tempe
/ 100k People
Arizona
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 9,221 4,918.6 2,712.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 1,095 584.1 484.8 369.8
Murder 7 3.7 6.9 6.3
Robbery 178 94.9 83.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 754 402.2 350.2 268.2
Property Crime 8,126 4,334.5 2,227.7 1,954.4
Burglary 929 495.5 330.0 269.8
Larceny 6,405 3,416.5 1,656.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 792 422.5 241.7 282.7

Tempe, AZ Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Tempe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tempe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arizona. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Tempe is 100 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Tempe is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Tempe is $474,681.

  • The median income in Tempe is $72,022.

100
Tempe's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Tempe Comparison Table

Living Expense Tempe Arizona National Average
Overall 100 107 100
Services 93 102 100
Groceries 100 101 100
Health 94 94 100
Housing 114 121 100
Transportation 106 105 100
Utilities 104 97 100

Tempe, AZ Weather

  • The average high in Tempe is 85.8° and the average low is 58.1°.

  • There are 20.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 9.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatTempe
Average Annual High85.8
Average Annual Low58.1
Annual Precipitation Days20.6
Average Annual Precipitation9.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
85.8°
Average High
20.6°
Days of Rain

Tempe, AZ Photos

Tempe Town Lake
Source: Wikipedia User Alan Stark | CC BY-SA 2.0
Sun Devil Stadium In Tempe Arizona
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T Tempe Diablo Stadium
Source: Wikipedia User Tony the Marine | CC BY-SA 3.0
Tempe Town Lake
Source: Wikipedia User Alan Stark | CC BY-SA 2.0
Phoenix Exterior Bridge
Source: Wikipedia User Kinkisharyo | CC BY 2.0
Tempec Arizona C
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3 Reviews & Comments About Tempe

Overall User Rating
4.3
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-15 18:15:12.153345

I love the night life. There are plenty of bars and night clubs are plentiful.

There is also a few fishing spots I love to cast at.

The college students. There is the Arizona State University in down town.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-20 18:16:19.919559

I like Tempe because it's where I grew up. It's pretty central to a lot of places. The Phoenix Zoo and Downtown Phoenix are very close to Tempe as well. Tempe is home to Arizona State University too. There are lots of neighborhood parks and activities that happen year round in Downtown Tempe.

Favorite places are Tempe Town Lake. The neighborhoods in South Tempe are really nice. Some bad things are that so many people are moving here and there is a lot of development which is good for a city's growth but it has taken away the small town feel that we had here when I was kid.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-19 03:15:57.714241

There was alot to do here in Tempe. Parks the YMCA and amusement parks nearby. It's a nice beautiful fun city. There are alot of stores nearby and places to go shopping. It's hard to get bored because there is so much to do.

Castles and coasters is a great amusement park to go to. Everything is close by. People are very friendly. There is also beautiful scenery.

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Tempe Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Tempe

The current population in Tempe is 181,005. The population has increased 10.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 181,005 -1.4%
2021 183,652 3.0%
2020 178,339 2.1%
2019 174,708 2.9%
2018 169,816 1.7%
2017 166,975 1.4%
2016 164,742 0.4%
2015 164,139 0.1%
2014 163,928 -0.1%
2013 164,147 -

Race / Ethnicity in Tempe

White
53.5% (96,762)
African American
6.9% (12,579)
American Indian
1.8% (3,233)
Asian
8.8% (15,929)
Hawaiian
0.5% (942)
Other
0.5% (990)
Two Or More
4.5% (8,073)
Hispanic
23.5% (42,497)

Tempe is:

  • 53.5% White with 96,762 White residents.

  • 6.9% African American with 12,579 African American residents.

  • 1.8% American Indian with 3,233 American Indian residents.

  • 8.8% Asian with 15,929 Asian residents.

  • 0.5% Hawaiian with 942 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 990 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 8,073 Two Or More residents.

  • 23.5% Hispanic with 42,497 Hispanic residents.

Race Tempe AZ USA
White 53.5% 53.0% 58.9%
African American 6.9% 4.3% 12.1%
American Indian 1.8% 3.5% 0.6%
Asian 8.8% 3.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 23.5% 32.0% 18.7%

Gender in Tempe

Female
46.7% (84,570)
Male
53.3% (96,435)
  • Tempe is 46.7% female with 84,570 female residents.

  • Tempe is 53.3% male with 96,435 male residents.

Gender Tempe AZ USA
Female 46.7% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 53.3% 50.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tempe for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Tempe completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Tempe completed 9-12th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Tempe completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Tempe completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Tempe completed associate's degree.

  • 28.0% of adults in Tempe completed bachelor's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Tempe completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Tempe completed professional degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Tempe completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2.0% (3,620)
9-12th Grade
4.0% (7,240)
High School / GED
15.0% (27,150)
Some College
22.0% (39,821)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (14,480)
Bachelor's Degree
28.0% (50,681)
Master's Degree
14.0% (25,340)
Professional Degree
3.0% (5,430)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (7,240)
Education Tempe AZ USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 24.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 28.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 14.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Tempe, Arizona

  • 6.8% of households in Tempe earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Tempe earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Tempe earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Tempe earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Tempe earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Tempe earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Tempe earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Tempe earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Tempe earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Tempe earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (1,234,260)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (503,077)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (1,002,328)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (1,211,306)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (2,139,273)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (3,342,211)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (2,417,831)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (3,167,904)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.7% (1,569,725)
$200,000 or more
8.4% (1,512,579)
Income Tempe AZ USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 11.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 13.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 17.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.7% 8.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.4% 9.2% 11.4%

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