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Tempe
  • City in Arizona

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Tempe is a city in Arizona with a population of 178,862. Tempe is in Maricopa County and is one of the best places to live in Arizona. Living in Tempe offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Tempe there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Tempe and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tempe are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$321,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,345
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    60%
  • Own
    40%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    402.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    3.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    83.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    94.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    495.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,416.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    422.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    23%
  • 25-34 years
    23%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    20%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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