Avondale, Arizona Income Statistics
Avondale Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Avondale Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Avondale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,968 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $51,412 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.8% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.9% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.8% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Avondale is about 11% higher than in Arizona. Income has been growing faster in Avondale (5.8%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 9% of adults in Avondale earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Avondale, Arizona grew by 45.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $88,968 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.8% per year.
Avondale has been above the U.S. median household income in most years since 2009, but dipped below it in 2017-2019 (as much as 1.5% lower). In 2024 its income was 11% higher.
Income Distribution in Avondale
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 12,577 households (43.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 15.7% of households in Avondale had an income under $35,000 and 19.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Avondale has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (23.8% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (8.8% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 1,129 | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 677 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,272 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,457 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,040 | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,494 | 15.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,328 | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,902 | 23.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,128 | 10.8% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,547 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 28,973 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 6,131 residents (8.9% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 10.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 18.5% of Avondale residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 20.4% had some income but less than $25,000, and 17.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Avondale has a larger share of residents with no personal income (18.5% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.9% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 12,744 | 18.5% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,005 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3,102 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,938 | 7.2% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6,891 | 10.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11,889 | 17.2% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11,453 | 16.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,832 | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 6,131 | 8.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 68,986 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 18.5% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Avondale
| Metric | Avondale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.533 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $59,131 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $51,940 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 12.2% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Avondale, it is 0.533, lower than Arizona's 0.548, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 14% more than women's income in Avondale, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 14% wage gap accumulates to roughly $251,685 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Avondale, Arizona has narrowed from about 15% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2016, and was narrowest at 7% in 2012. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $869 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Avondale | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.9% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 26 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 1,656 people are unemployed in Avondale, Arizona.
The average commute time in Avondale is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Avondale, Arizona has fallen from 10.2% to 3.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.8% in 2013.
Avondale has crossed the U.S. unemployment rate 3 times since 2011, most recently dropping below it by 2022. In 2024 its rate was 1.7 points lower.
Avondale, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Avondale, AZ compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale, AZ | 88,371 | $88,968 #2/2 | 5.8%/yr #1/2 | 3.6% #1/2 | 0.533 #1/2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | 103,039 | $103,079 | 4.4%/yr | 4.2% | 0.539 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Avondale, Arizona has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Arizona, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Avondale, Arizona.
How Wealthy Is Avondale, Arizona?
Avondale has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $88,968, about 11% higher than the Arizona average of $80,381.
How fast is household income rising in Avondale, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Avondale, Arizona rose 46%, from $60,999 to $88,968. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Arizona as a whole: +46% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Avondale in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Avondale, Arizona was $83,901, up 8% from $77,631 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Avondale in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Avondale, Arizona was $67,516. By 2024 it had risen 32% to $88,968.
Is unemployment high in Avondale, Arizona?
Unemployment in Avondale, Arizona is only 3.6%, well below the Arizona rate of 5.1%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Avondale, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Avondale is 0.533. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Avondale, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Avondale, Arizona has narrowed from about 15% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2016, and was narrowest at 7% in 2012. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $869 since 2009.
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