Tempe, Arizona

Population 166,862

Tempe is located in Maricopa County, AZ. The population is 166,862, making Tempe the 7th largest city in Maricopa County and the 8th largest city in the state of Arizona.

There are 60 public schools in Tempe with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Tempe is moderate , and there are 62 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tempe is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tempe property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tempe include Guadalupe, Chandler and Paradise Valley.

Tempe Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.5%

Crime Rate

41.08% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 309
  • Violent Crimes: 452
  • Robbery: 106
  • Burglary: 469
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

68.01% Lower than national avg.
  • 62 offenders in Tempe
  • 3.72 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

341 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 49
  • Superfunds: 27
  • Tanks & Spills: 265

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Arizona unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2,120 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tempe, AZ issued 2,120 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,120 permits, 56 were issued for single family homes and 2,064 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tempe, AZ issued 948 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 948 permits, 10 were issued for single family homes and 938 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,062
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,156
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,391
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,937
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,207

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Environmental Hazards

341 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Tempe, AZ has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Tempe, AZ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.8 Average
    Tempe, AZ is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 56.47°
  • February 58.47°
  • March 67.12°
  • April 73.47°
  • May 83.23°
  • June 92.2°
  • July 95.98°
  • August 95.18°
  • September 90.32°
  • October 77.67°
  • November 66.62°
  • December 51.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tempe, AZ

Earthquakes
Tempe, AZ has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tempe, AZ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tempe, AZ has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tempe, AZ has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tempe, AZ: $56,365

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tempe is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.67%
White Collar - 68.33%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Doug Ducey
  • Sen. Jeff Flake
  • Sen. John McCain

City Representatives

  • David Schweikert
  • Ruben Gallego
  • Kyrsten Sinema

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

34 FCC Towers view all

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1 Library view all