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Tempe
  • City in Arizona
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Tempe

#6 in Best Suburbs to Live in Phoenix Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Tempe is a city in Arizona with a population of 178,862. Tempe is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Tempe offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Tempe there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Tempe and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tempe are above average.
    About Tempe...
    Population
    178,862
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $321,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,345
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      60%
    • Own
      40%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      344.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      77.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      124
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      480.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,732.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      350.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      23%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Tempe

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,080
    National
    $69,021
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