Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
AZ · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · March 2025
Summary
Population
5.2M
+2.3% annual growth
Median Household Income
$90k
wages up 5.2% from last year
Groceries (10 items)
$29.22
$9.34 vs $38.56 US avg
Avg Commute
28 min
each way to work
Unemployment
3.1%
unemployment rate
Temperature Range
67.6°FJan · warm winters
Jul · hot summers106.5°F
310
sunny days/yr
7.22"
annual rain
0"
annual snow
Economy
Median Income
$90k
16th highest
Cost of Living
101.0
1.0% pricier than US avg
11th lowest
Housing Affordability
5.2×
years of income to buy a home
14th lowest
Job Growth
+1.4%
3rd highest
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
7th lowest
Poverty Rate
10.3%
residents below poverty line
Median Home Value
$470,600
owner-occupied
Median Gross Rent
$1,819/mo
including utilities
Cost of Living
11th most affordable of 24 metros
+1.0%vs US average
AffordableUS avgExpensive
People
Population Growth
+2.3%
annual rate
1st highest
Avg Commute
28 min
one-way
7th lowest
Median Age
38.3 yrs
median age of residents
Gender Distribution
49.9%
male
50.1%
female
MaleFemale
Demographics at a Glance
Young Professionals
13th of 2414.6%
College Educated
18th of 2436.9%
Diversity Index
11th of 2463/100
Work From Home
16th of 2417.8%
Families w/ Children
4th of 2428.2%
Renter Occupied
20th of 2433.5%
Environment
Comfort Score
36.1/100
July High
107°F
Jan High
68°F
Sunny Days/Year
310
Annual Rain
7.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
36.1/100
#6 of 24 metros
140
comfortable days
170
misery days
85%
sunshine
226
comf. humidity days
8%
good air quality
Min-max normalized · NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020 · EPA AQS
Grocery Prices · March 2025
| Item | Local Price | US Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananasper lb | $0.58 | $0.63 | #15 of 24 |
| Applesper lb | $1.69 | $2.36 | #16 of 24 |
| Butterper lb | $5.77 | $5.89 | #16 of 24 |
| Chicken Breastper lb | $4.10 | $4.18 | #16 of 24 |
| Eggsper dozen | $3.52 | $6.23 | #16 of 24 |
| Ground Beefper lb | $5.31 | $5.79 | #16 of 24 |
| Potatoesper lb | $0.96 | $1.82 | #16 of 24 |
| White Riceper lb | $1.31 | $5.74 | #16 of 24 |
| White Breadper lb | $1.94 | $1.88 | #16 of 24 |
| Whole Milkper gallon | $4.04 | $4.05 | #16 of 24 |
| Cart Total | $29.22 | $38.56 |
Did You Know
Phoenix's extreme summer heat (regularly above 110°F) makes food logistics significantly more expensive — refrigerated trucks, warehouses, and store cooling costs are all elevated, which flows through to grocery prices.