Living in Avondale, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avondale · Census data 2020–2024
Avondale has 92,477 residents with a median age of 33.4. The median household income is $86,123 (8% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $394,600, the median rent is $1,832/month.
Avondale at a glance
- Population
- 92,477
- Median age
- 33.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,123State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $394,600State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,832/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Avondale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Avondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avondale the median home value is $394,600, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,832 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,790 a month in housing costs.
Avondale median household income
The median household income in Avondale is $86,123 and the income per person is $32,917. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Avondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,547
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.07
Avondale demographics
- Population
- 92,477
- Median age
- 33.4
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 30,014
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avondale ›
Education in Avondale
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Avondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avondale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Avondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $394,600 | $1,832 |
| Goodyear | 107,645 | $103,319 | $471,300 | $1,956 |
| Maricopa Colony | 836 | $34,620 | — | — |
| Gila Crossing | 830 | $60,357 | $374,100 | — |
| Tolleson | 7,668 | $59,626 | $306,400 | $1,309 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Citrus Park | 5,115 | $141,026 | $722,500 | $2,863 |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
More for people moving to Avondale
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What is the median household income in Avondale, AZ?
The median household income in Avondale is $86,123, 8% higher than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Avondale?
The median home value in Avondale is $394,600, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Avondale?
The median gross rent in Avondale is $1,832 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Avondale, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Avondale?
The median age in Avondale is 33.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Avondale?
The average commute to work in Avondale is 28 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avondale?
The unemployment rate in Avondale is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avondale?
21.3% of adults in Avondale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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