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Is Avondale a Good Place to Live? Avondale, Arizona: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Avondale ranks #666 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #294 of 524 smaller cities and #12 of 23 in Arizona. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.5%, #14 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Avondale by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Avondale's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Avondale?
Avondale's cost of living index is 103.3, 3% above the US level of 100 and #872 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,832/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $394,129, 6% below the typical Arizona home ($417,990).
| Measure | Avondale | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.3#872 of 1,308 | 100.7 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $394,129#614 of 1,187 | $417,990 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,688/mo#489 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $394,600#777 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,832/mo#990 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.6x#755 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 25.5%#1051 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Avondale housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Avondale is in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro.
Arizona housing market →Is Avondale safe?
Avondale recorded 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 4% above the US rate of 328 and 10% below Arizona's 378. That ranks #617 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #279 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Avondale Police Department. Property crime runs 2,248 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Avondale | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 341#617 of 1,085 | 378 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 2,248#776 of 1,085 | 1,514 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Avondale?
The median household in Avondale earns $86,123, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% above Arizona ($81,486). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Avondale | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $86,123#518 of 1,312 | $81,486 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.9%#568 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +4.5%#27 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Avondale?
The median resident of Avondale is 33.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 21.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1134 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Avondale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 33.4 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 21.3%#1134 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 61.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Avondale's schools and health?
Avondale's 23 public schools graduate 91.2% of students in four years (Arizona 77.3%), with 24.2 students per teacher and $10,255 spent per pupil. 33.3% of adults are obese and 10.8% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Avondale | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 91.2%#287 of 1,063 | 77.3% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 24.2#1147 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,255#1133 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 33.3%#638 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.8%#578 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.4%#496 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 19.4%#1207 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 19,804 students are enrolled in Avondale's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Avondale?
The average commute in Avondale is 28.1 minutes (Arizona 26.4); 0.2% of workers take transit and 14.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Avondale scores 11.1 of 20 (above average walkable), #574 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 92.6°F and winters 55.6°F, with 7.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Avondale | ArizonaAZ | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 28.1 min#1006 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9%#991 of 1,312 | 7.4% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 72.3% | 67.5% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 14.8% | 16.3% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 11.1#574 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Arizona is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66.8 | 42.9 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 70.8 | 45.5 | 0.9 |
| Mar | 78.5 | 50.5 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 87 | 56.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 96.1 | 65.5 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 105.8 | 74.7 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 107.4 | 81.4 | 1 |
| Aug | 106.1 | 80.6 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 101.1 | 73.8 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 89.4 | 60.9 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 75.8 | 50.2 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 65.5 | 42.1 | 0.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Laveen 3 Sse.
| Measure | Avondale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 73.9°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 92.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 55.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 7.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Laveen 3 Sse.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Avondale?
Maricopa County's air had a median air quality index of 73, and 9% of measured days were rated good; 38 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Maricopa County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, wildfire, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 54% of US counties.
| Measure | Avondale | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 73#1053 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 38#1039 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.16%#722 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Maricopa County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Maricopa County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0047% | 77% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0028% | 57% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0026% | 48% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Avondale compare with similar-size cities?
Avondale is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #294 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 92,477.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale, AZPop. 92,477 | #666 | 55.6 | $86,123 | $1,832/mo | 341 | 28.1 min |
| Greenville, NCPop. 92,857 | #1026 | 49.6 | $49,748 | $1,007/mo | 449 | 18.8 min |
| Chino, CAPop. 92,652 | #798 | 53.3 | $104,682 | $2,336/mo | 324 | 33.1 min |
| Hoover, ALPop. 92,642 | #118 | 67.9 | $109,253 | $1,457/mo | 66 | 25.2 min |
| Kirkland, WAPop. 92,621 | #58 | 70.3 | $150,414 | $2,401/mo | 67 | 23.9 min |
| Roswell, GAPop. 92,621 | #74 | 69.2 | $128,654 | $1,810/mo | 111 | 26.9 min |
| Alafaya, FLPop. 92,449 | #570 | 57.0 | $100,950 | $1,999/mo | no data | 31.1 min |
| Norwalk, CTPop. 92,187 | #135 | 67.0 | $107,616 | $2,073/mo | 50 | 27.1 min |
| Nashua, NHPop. 91,294 | #249 | 63.2 | $96,326 | $1,737/mo | 110 | 26 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Avondale compare with the rest of Arizona?
Avondale ranks #12 of the 23 Arizona cities we track, with a score of 55.6 against Arizona's statewide 47.8. Its households earn 6% above the Arizona median. Violent crime is 10% below the statewide rate. Homes are 6% below the typical Arizona home.
| City | Rank in AZ | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek, AZPop. 71,867 | #1 | 66.2 | $141,978 | $2,210/mo | 155 |
| Marana, AZPop. 56,938 | #2 | 65.9 | $112,606 | $1,818/mo | 61 |
| Gilbert, AZPop. 280,262 | #3 | 63.8 | $122,551 | $2,110/mo | 117 |
| Catalina Foothills, AZPop. 52,593 | #4 | 62.9 | $115,304 | $1,412/mo | no data |
| Chandler, AZPop. 280,136 | #5 | 61.0 | $108,095 | $1,902/mo | 124 |
| Scottsdale, AZPop. 243,821 | #6 | 61.0 | $110,886 | $2,013/mo | 175 |
| Surprise, AZPop. 154,948 | #7 | 60.2 | $96,711 | $2,033/mo | 86 |
| Goodyear, AZPop. 107,645 | #8 | 60.2 | $103,319 | $1,956/mo | 236 |
| Buckeye, AZPop. 104,923 | #9 | 58.4 | $99,486 | $1,963/mo | 159 |
| Peoria, AZPop. 196,906 | #10 | 58.2 | $95,815 | $1,843/mo | 253 |
| Tempe, AZPop. 188,065 | #11 | 57.4 | $79,663 | $1,743/mo | 418 |
| Avondale, AZPop. 92,477 | #12 | 55.6 | $86,123 | $1,832/mo | 341 |
| Mesa, AZPop. 511,764 | #13 | 54.7 | $82,752 | $1,620/mo | 424 |
| Casas Adobes, AZPop. 72,059 | #14 | 53.6 | $83,683 | $1,650/mo | no data |
| Flagstaff, AZPop. 76,445 | #15 | 53.3 | $71,512 | $1,645/mo | 501 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #16 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 |
| Maricopa, AZPop. 67,163 | #17 | 52.6 | $96,391 | $1,998/mo | 242 |
| Glendale, AZPop. 252,833 | #18 | 52.1 | $73,530 | $1,528/mo | 438 |
| Phoenix, AZPop. 1,642,323 | #19 | 51.3 | $81,332 | $1,582/mo | 696 |
| Tucson, AZPop. 547,073 | #20 | 50.0 | $57,073 | $1,145/mo | 368 |
| Casa Grande, AZPop. 60,905 | #21 | 48.5 | $69,983 | $1,386/mo | 434 |
| Yuma, AZPop. 100,139 | #22 | 46.1 | $65,482 | $1,114/mo | 353 |
| San Tan Valley, AZPop. 109,189 | #23 | 45.8 | $96,713 | $2,085/mo | no data |
All 23 Arizona cities we track, by overall score. Arizona statewide: median income $81,486, violent crime 377.9 per 100,000.
How is Avondale's score calculated?
Avondale scores 55.6 out of 100, #666 of 1,312 (grade C+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Arizona's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Avondale. Similar-size median 55.5.
56.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Avondale's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
68.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Avondale. Similar-size median 58.9.
57.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Avondale's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
37.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Avondale's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
57.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Avondale. Similar-size median 56.1.
57.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Avondale. Similar-size median 42.4.
85.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Avondale. Similar-size median 50.0.
44.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Avondale's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
53.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
22.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Avondale's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Avondale has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Avondale
Is Avondale, AZ a good place to live?
Avondale ranks #666 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #294 of 524 smaller cities and #12 of 23 in Arizona. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.5%, #14 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Avondale?
Avondale's cost of living index is 103.3, 3% above the US level of 100 and #872 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,832/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $394,129, 6% below the typical Arizona home ($417,990).
What is the crime rate in Avondale?
Avondale recorded 341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 4% above the US rate of 328 and 10% below Arizona's 378. That ranks #617 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #279 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Avondale Police Department. Property crime runs 2,248 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Avondale?
The median household in Avondale earns $86,123, 4% above the US figure of $83,163 and 6% above Arizona ($81,486). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Avondale?
Median rent in Avondale is $1,832/mo (Census), #990 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,688/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Avondale?
The typical home value in Avondale is $394,129, down 1.3% in a year, against $417,990 for Arizona and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $394,600.
How are the public schools in Avondale?
Avondale's 23 public schools graduate 91.2% of students in four years (Arizona 77.3%), with 24.2 students per teacher and $10,255 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Avondale?
The average commute is 28.1 minutes, #1006 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Arizona. 9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Avondale?
Avondale averages 73.9°F over the year, 92.6°F in summer and 55.6°F in winter, with 7.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Avondale walkable?
Avondale scores 11.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #574 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Avondale at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Maricopa County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, wildfire, and hail, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 54% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Avondale?
Maricopa County's air had a median air quality index of 73, and 9% of measured days were rated good; 38 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Avondale?
Avondale has 92,477 residents. The median resident of Avondale is 33.4 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 21.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1134 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 61.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Avondale compare with the rest of Arizona?
Avondale ranks #12 of the 23 Arizona cities we track, with a score of 55.6 against Arizona's statewide 47.8. Its households earn 6% above the Arizona median. Violent crime is 10% below the statewide rate. Homes are 6% below the typical Arizona home.
What cities are similar in size to Avondale?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Avondale's population of 92,477 are Greenville, NC (#1026 overall), Chino, CA (#798 overall), Hoover, AL (#118 overall), Kirkland, WA (#58 overall), and Roswell, GA (#74 overall). Avondale is #666.