Here's what it costs to live in Tempe, Arizona, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,743 per month, while the typical home is valued around $455,400. Households earn a median of $79,663 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 32. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$79,663
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,743
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$455,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
188,065
Latest estimate
Median Age
30 yrs
Census ACS
32.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
9
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,531
Per month
Avg Home Value
$377,200
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85008 | — | $1,180 | $308,500 |
| ZIP 85044 | — | $1,654 | $386,800 |
| ZIP 85202 | — | $1,292 | $306,300 |
| ZIP 85224 | — | $1,671 | $358,400 |
| ZIP 85226 | — | $1,637 | $406,600 |
| ZIP 85281 | — | $1,421 | $333,600 |
| ZIP 85282 | — | $1,472 | $343,000 |
| ZIP 85283 | — | $1,492 | $363,600 |
| ZIP 85284 | — | $1,958 | $588,000 |
January Avg
57°F
July Avg
95°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.1
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
The cost of living index for Tempe is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Tempe is $1,743 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Tempe is $79,663 per year.
The median home value in Tempe is $455,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Tempe has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
