Avondale

Avondale, Arizona Overview

Avondale scores 53.3/100 overall (B), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Arizona — above the state composite of 44.7. Growth is the city’s relative strength at 70/100, while Environment lags at 26/100.

Income & Employment in Avondale

The median household income in Avondale is $86,428, 16% above the statewide median of $74,568. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 2.7% recently.

Safety in Avondale

Avondale reports 464.1 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 430 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2482.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Avondale

Avondale has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $348,700. Median monthly rent is $1,731. Renters spend 24.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Avondale

The adult obesity rate in Avondale is 33.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.8%. Residents report an average of 16.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Avondale

Avondale has a high school graduation rate of 91.2%. With a student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,256. The city has 24 public schools serving 19,849 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Avondale

Summers in Avondale are hot, averaging 90.3°F. Summers average 90.3°F. Winters average 50.5°F. The area is arid, receiving only 10.7 inches of precipitation annually.

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