Living in Goodyear, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goodyear · Census data 2020–2024
Goodyear has 107,645 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $103,319 (29% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $471,300, the median rent is $1,956/month.
Goodyear at a glance
- Population
- 107,645
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $103,319State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $471,300State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,956/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Goodyear a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Goodyear
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goodyear the median home value is $471,300, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,956 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,067 a month in housing costs.
Goodyear median household income
The median household income in Goodyear is $103,319 and the income per person is $44,191. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Goodyear: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42,159
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.68
Goodyear demographics
- Population
- 107,645
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 38,188
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goodyear ›
Education in Goodyear
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Goodyear have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goodyear
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.6%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Goodyear vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | 107,645 | $103,319 | $471,300 | $1,956 |
| Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $394,600 | $1,832 |
| 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 |
| Buckeye | 104,923 | $99,486 | $419,800 | $1,963 |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
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What is the median household income in Goodyear, AZ?
The median household income in Goodyear is $103,319, 29% 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 Goodyear?
The median home value in Goodyear is $471,300, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Goodyear?
The median gross rent in Goodyear is $1,956 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Goodyear, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Goodyear?
The median age in Goodyear is 42.1 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Goodyear?
The average commute to work in Goodyear is 30 minutes; 21.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goodyear?
The unemployment rate in Goodyear is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goodyear?
35.5% of adults in Goodyear 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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