Living in Tolleson, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tolleson · Census data 2020–2024
Tolleson has 7,668 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $59,626 (25% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $306,400, the median rent is $1,309/month.
Tolleson at a glance
- Population
- 7,668
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,626State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $306,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,309/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Tolleson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 18%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Tolleson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tolleson the median home value is $306,400, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month, which is 47.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,399 a month in housing costs.
Tolleson median household income
The median household income in Tolleson is $59,626 and the income per person is $24,509. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tolleson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,922
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.84
Tolleson demographics
- Population
- 7,668
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 2,700
- Foreign-born
- 27.5%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tolleson ›
Education in Tolleson
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Tolleson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tolleson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Tolleson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson | 7,668 | $59,626 | $306,400 | $1,309 |
| Maricopa Colony | 836 | $34,620 | — | — |
| Glendale | 252,833 | $73,530 | $387,500 | $1,528 |
| Litchfield Park | 6,916 | $126,250 | $577,000 | $1,922 |
| Youngtown | 7,015 | $68,321 | $320,000 | $1,157 |
| Avondale | 92,477 | $86,123 | $394,600 | $1,832 |
| El Mirage | 36,088 | $78,050 | $321,900 | $1,806 |
| Sun City | 37,486 | $54,586 | $280,900 | $1,569 |
| Citrus Park | 5,115 | $141,026 | $722,500 | $2,863 |
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What is the median household income in Tolleson, AZ?
The median household income in Tolleson is $59,626, 25% lower 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 Tolleson?
The median home value in Tolleson is $306,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Tolleson?
The median gross rent in Tolleson is $1,309 per month, about 47.8% of household income.
Is Tolleson, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Arizona median; a poverty rate of 18%.
What is the median age in Tolleson?
The median age in Tolleson is 31.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tolleson?
The average commute to work in Tolleson is 22 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tolleson?
The unemployment rate in Tolleson is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tolleson?
12.1% of adults in Tolleson 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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