Tempe, Arizona

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
181,005
Population
$72,022
Median Income
$382,100
Home Value
29.7
Median Age

Demographics

Tempe has a population of 181,005 with a median age of 29.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
62.6%
Hispanic
23.5%
Asian
9.0%
Black
7.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population181,005
Median Age29.7
White62.6%
Black or African American7.3%
Asian9.0%
Hispanic or Latino23.5%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Tempe is $72,022, which is 4.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $40,495. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

$72,022
Median Household Income
$40,495
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Tempe is 5.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Tempe, 93.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.7%
Bachelor's+
48.9%
Graduate+
20.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher48.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree20.6%

Housing

The median home value in Tempe is $382,100, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,472. The homeownership rate is 40.7%.

$382,100
Median Home Value
$1,472/mo
Median Rent
40.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$382,100
Median Monthly Rent$1,472
Homeownership Rate40.7%
Vacancy Rate8.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tempe, Arizona?
The population of Tempe, Arizona is 181,005 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tempe, Arizona?
The median household income in Tempe, Arizona is $72,022. This is 4.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Tempe, Arizona?
The median home value in Tempe, Arizona is $382,100. The median monthly rent is $1,472.
What percentage of people in Tempe have a college degree?
In Tempe, Arizona, 48.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Tempe, Arizona an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Tempe, Arizona is 5.3x (median home value $382,100 vs. median income $72,022), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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