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Tempe, AZ

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Tempe.

Population: 193,337 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tempe, AZ is $502,786 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $519,947 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,913/month. 56 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with hail, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$502,786

Typical home value

-0.4%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$502,786
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+10.3%
10-year appreciation
+82.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$538,605
House Price Index (state)
567.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$519,947
Median list price
$511,488
Median price per sqft
$306
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
326
For-sale inventory
559
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
451
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
160

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,913/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,493/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,287/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,537/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
56
Elementary schools
26
Middle schools
6
High schools
23
Charter schools
16
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
New School For The Arts (4316), Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a subsidiary (4323), GAR LLC dba Student Choice High School (78997)
Schools include
New School for the Arts, Ombudsman - Charter Northeast, Student Choice High School, New School for the Arts Middle School, ASU Preparatory Academy Digital

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
hail, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · heat wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · drought: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Indian Bend Wash Area (3.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
88.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
73
Days with Good air quality
32
Days with Moderate air quality
295
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
366

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-24,467
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
172,112
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
110,340

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (33 mi)
National parks include
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Tonto National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Stellar Airpark (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
43
Hospitals include
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX, HONORHEALTH TEMPE MEDICAL CENTER, COLLEGE MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
475
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6,982 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,332
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,070,496
Average weekly wage
$1,467
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
31,651

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TempeState medianUS median
Typical home value$502,786$389,675$288,527
Median sale price$519,947$379,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,913/mo$1,708/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,332$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Tempe, AZ?
$502,786.
What is the median sale price in Tempe, AZ?
$519,947.
How long do homes take to sell in Tempe, AZ?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Tempe, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,913/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tempe, AZ?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, drought.
Is Tempe, AZ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tempe, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tempe, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tempe, AZ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Indian Bend Wash Area, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Tempe, AZ?
56 schools (26 elementary, 6 middle, 23 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tempe, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tempe, AZ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 73. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tempe, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Tempe

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