Tempe, AZ
Population 186,419 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Tempe? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
186,419
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Annual avg temp
72°F
Typical home
$468,281
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $77,643 |
| Median age | 29.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $421,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,623/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.42 |
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
72°F
January low
39°F
July high
106°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 8.8". Station: TEMPE ASU, AZ US (2.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$468,281
ZHVI YoY
-1.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,683/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.5%
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
Chandler, AZ 12 mi · 18 min Mesa, AZ 14 mi · 19 min Gilbert, AZ 19 mi · 27 min Phoenix, AZ 21 mi · 33 min Glendale, AZ 22 mi · 33 min Scottsdale, AZ 25 mi · 38 min Surprise, AZ 48 mi · 1h 7m Peoria, AZ 50 mi · 1h 3m Goodyear, AZ 50 mi · 1h 21m Henderson, NV 295 mi · 6h 9m