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Phoenix
  • City in Arizona
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Phoenix

#54 in Best Cities to Retire in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Phoenix is a city in Arizona with a population of 1,591,119. Phoenix is in Maricopa County. Living in Phoenix offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Phoenix there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Phoenix and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Phoenix are above average.
    About Phoenix...
    Population
    1,591,119
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $277,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,175
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Phoenix

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      533.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      10.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      62.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      191.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      433.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,121.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      434.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Phoenix

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,927
    National
    $69,021
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