Tempe

Welcome to Tempe

Tempe has been rated a top city to live in Arizona for years and with good reason! The city of Tempe is quite small, but with its close vicinity to Phoenix, it has easy access to big city amenities and conveniences. It’s also tucked behind the infamous Camelback Mountain, which residents can see from almost anywhere in town.
 

Things to Know About Tempe

There is much to do in Tempe, from shopping, to great restaurants and really fun activities; like epic water parks, the Fiesta Bowl, and an annual music festival to name a few. 
 
There are many smaller neighborhood areas within Tempe but for ease of understanding, we’ll say the area is split into North Tempe and South Tempe. North Tempe is a more densely populated area and is close to Arizona State University (ASU). South Tempe is considered to be more family-friendly with more open spaces.
 
While you might assume that proximity to a college would be a downside it creates a youthful glow to the entire area. It’s hardly a burden and more of a constant refreshed feeling that is felt through local events and modern eateries.

Overview for Tempe, AZ

178,862 people live in Tempe, where the median age is 29.6 and the average individual income is $35,880. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

178,862

Total Population

29.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$35,880

Average individual Income

Around Tempe, AZ

There's plenty to do around Tempe, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

61
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
73
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
48
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pampas Bakery, Ascension Chamber, and NB Taekwondo & Fitness Center.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Pampas Bakery Logo
Dining 4.91 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Ascension Chamber Logo
Active 4.24 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
NB Taekwondo & Fitness Center Logo
Active 4.82 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Soul Fighters Headquarters Logo
Active 2.74 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Skate True Logo
Active 3.25 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beyond Beauty Skincare Logo
Beauty 2 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Active Under Contract
MLS® 6745207

$5,000,000

2133 E RANCH Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
6 Beds 7 Baths 8,624 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6745560

$4,500,000

140 E RIO SALADO Parkway # 1205, Tempe, AZ 85281
3 Beds 4 Baths 5,186 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6642895

$4,500,000

2640 W Medtronic Way, Tempe, AZ 85281
21,218 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6559321

$4,300,000

1232 E BASELINE Road # 2A Unit: 1B-2A, Tempe, AZ 85283
19,121 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6687168

$4,000,000

1230 W CAROLINE Lane Unit: -, Tempe, AZ 85284
For Sale
MLS® 6748395

$3,750,000

12651 S 71ST Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
6 Beds 8 Baths 7,823 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6707527

$2,700,000

1020 E CAROLINE Lane, Tempe, AZ 85284
6 Beds 7 Baths 10,613 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 6740865

$2,200,000

1050 E SOUTHERN Avenue E, Tempe, AZ 85282
27,798 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6736179

$2,200,000

702 E CARVER Road Unit: -, Tempe, AZ 85284
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,577 Sq.Ft.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Tempe, AZ

Population Households Employment

Tempe has 73,785 households, with an average household size of 2.27. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Tempe do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 178,862 people call Tempe home. The population density is 4,478.21 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

178,862

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

29.6

Median Age

53.18 / 46.82%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
73,785

Total Households

2.27

Average Household Size

$35,880

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Tempe, AZ

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The following schools are within or nearby Tempe. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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