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Phoenix, AZ

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Phoenix

Hole in the Rock, Papago Park panoramio
Hole in the Rock, Papago Park panoramio · Photo: Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ahwatukee and South Mountain
Ahwatukee and South Mountain · Photo: Hunter Trick (TrickHunter), CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown So J
Downtown So J · Photo: Cygnusloop99, CC BY-SA 3.0
Arizona State Capitol
Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower ad
Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower ad · Photo: Adavyd, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo of Phoenix
Camelback Mountain aerial view
Camelback Mountain aerial view · Photo: Adrienne Lahr from Arizona, USA, CC BY 2.0
Downtown Phoenix Aerial Looking Northeast
Downtown Phoenix Aerial Looking Northeast · Photo: DPPed, CC BY-SA 3.0
Hummingbird Springs Wilderness
Hummingbird Springs Wilderness · Photo: Bureau of Land Management, Public domain
Interstate and Interstate Interchange at
Interstate and Interstate Interchange at · Photo: Alan Stark, CC BY-SA 2.0
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix AZ
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix AZ · Photo: PamMcP, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mystery Castle
Mystery Castle · Photo: ksblack99, Public domain
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Where it is
Phoenix
Phoenix in Arizona
Arizona in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Phoenix area.

54
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
112
coffee shops
176
parks
157
playgrounds
10
libraries
3
movie theaters
18
live theaters
11
museums
16
bookstores
1
comic shop
41
gyms
114
bars
29
pharmacies
22
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 602,103 rented homes in the Phoenix area, 76% rent for under $2,000 a month and 96% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 14%
$1,000 to $1,499: 32%
$1,500 to $1,999: 31%
$2,000 to $2,499: 15%
$2,500 to $2,999: 5%
$3,000 or more: 4%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Phoenix area rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

56 public school districts in this county, with about 575,074 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Phoenix
33,199 students · 17.4 students per teacher · 41 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Phoenix
27,919 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 45 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix
27,900 students · 19.3 students per teacher · 19 schools · grades 9 to 12
Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Phoenix
14,338 students · 22.3 students per teacher · 23 schools · grades Pre-K to 8
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) · Phoenix
10,157 students · 18.3 students per teacher · 17 schools · grades Pre-K to 8

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$442,078
What a typical home sells for across the Phoenix area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
27 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,344 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in AZ. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Very High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$85,518
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.47% of home value a year
About $470 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.50%
AZ's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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