Phoenix, AZ
Population 1,624,832 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Phoenix? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
1,624,832
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Annual avg temp
73°F
Typical home
$410,169
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $77,041 |
| Median age | 34.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $381,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,458/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.7 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.316 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.332, goods 95.024, services 121.236. Source: BEA, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 397.284 as of March 2026. YoY +3.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
73°F
January low
44°F
July high
104°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 8.9". Station: PHOENIX DEER VALLEY MUNI AP, AZ US (8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$410,169
ZHVI YoY
-2.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,567/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
2,289,130
Median wage (annual)
$48,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 314,170 | $45,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 205,010 | $34,400 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 204,700 | $37,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 199,140 | $40,870 |
| Management Occupations | 170,690 | $105,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Glendale, AZ 8.0 mi · 18 min Chandler, AZ 32 mi · 46 min Mesa, AZ 34 mi · 47 min Gilbert, AZ 40 mi · 55 min Henderson, NV 273 mi · 5h 49m North Las Vegas, NV 289 mi · 6h 8m Las Vegas, NV 292 mi · 6h 7m Riverside, CA 326 mi · 5h 57m Anaheim, CA 351 mi · 6h 29m San Diego, CA 360 mi · 6h 42m