Tempe, Arizona Income Statistics
Tempe 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
Tempe Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,515 | $80,381 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $56,374 | $56,905 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 6.0% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.1% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 10.8% | 11.6% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Tempe is about the same as in Arizona. Income has been growing faster in Tempe (6.0%/yr) than in Arizona (5.7%/yr).
About 12% of adults in Tempe earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, about the same as the Arizona average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Tempe, Arizona grew by 63.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $80,515 in 2024. That's an average of about 6.0% per year.
Tempe stayed below the U.S. median household income from 2009 to 2023, starting 3.8% lower, and overtook it in the latest figures (2024), at 0.1% higher.
Income Distribution in Tempe
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 30,790 households (39.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 19.0% of households in Tempe had an income under $35,000 and 20.1% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Tempe has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (19.8% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (10.8% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 5,079 | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,947 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,370 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4,288 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8,137 | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13,548 | 17.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,987 | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15,293 | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7,163 | 9.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 8,333 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 77,147 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 19,883 residents (12.1% 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 13.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.4% of Tempe residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.0% had some income but less than $25,000, and 20.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Tempe has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (17.3% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (8.1% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 20,263 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 21,067 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9,904 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13,260 | 8.1% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14,484 | 8.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23,372 | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28,322 | 17.3% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13,274 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 19,883 | 12.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 163,829 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 12.4% 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 Tempe
| Metric | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.539 | 0.548 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $63,686 | $65,388 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $56,116 | $54,779 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 11.9% | 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 Tempe, it is 0.539, 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 13% more than women's income in Tempe, Arizona. Over a 35-year career, a 13% wage gap accumulates to roughly $264,950 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tempe, Arizona has widened from about 7% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,931 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Tempe widened by 5.2 points while Arizona's narrowed by 0.9 points.
Employment
| Metric | Tempe | Arizona Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 21.3% | 18.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 6,408 people are unemployed in Tempe, Arizona.
The average commute time in Tempe is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Arizona.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Tempe, Arizona has fallen from 9.2% to 5.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 9.8% in 2012 and fell as low as 5.2% in 2019.
Tempe was above the U.S. unemployment rate from 2011 to 2012, slipped below it by 2013, falling as far as 1.4 points lower in 2016, then climbed back above it by 2020. In 2024 its rate was 0.3 points higher.
Tempe, AZ Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tempe, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe, AZ | 185,665 | $80,515 #2/2 | 6.0%/yr #1/2 | 5.5% #2/2 | 0.539 #2/2 |
| Chandler, AZ | 269,220 | $109,499 | 4.9%/yr | 3.6% | 0.519 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Tempe, 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 Tempe, Arizona.
How Rich Is Tempe, Arizona?
Tempe 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 $80,515, close to the Arizona average of $80,381.
Are incomes growing in Tempe, Arizona?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Tempe, Arizona rose 64%, from $49,193 to $80,515. Over the same years, income here outpaced Arizona as a whole: +64% against +60%.
What was the median household income in Tempe in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Tempe, Arizona was $77,869, up 8% from $71,827 in 2022. The Arizona median that year was $77,075.
What was the median household income in Tempe in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Tempe, Arizona was $61,746. By 2024 it had risen 30% to $80,515.
What is the Gini coefficient in Tempe, Arizona?
The Gini coefficient in Tempe is 0.539. 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 Tempe, Arizona?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Tempe, Arizona has widened from about 7% to 12% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2023. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,931 since 2009.
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