Tempe, AZ — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 186,419 · Arizona · Updated May 2026
Population
186,419
Median Income
$77,643
Home Price
$468,328
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Bachelor's+
49.5%
Full Demographics — Tempe, AZ
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 186,419 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 29.9 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 13.9% | 13.8% | |
| White | 60.1% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 7.8% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 23.1% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $77,643 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,371 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $59,120 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.5% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $468,328 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.6% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 450 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2150 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 27.2% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 7.2% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 16.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 10.7% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 18.3% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 9.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 71.3°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 9.3 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.1 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Tempe, AZ | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 23.2 min | 27.0 min |
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About Tempe, AZ
Tempe is a city in Arizona, United States. With a population of 186,419, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Tempe shows stronger educational attainment (49.5% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and obesity rate (27.2% obesity rate vs 33.0% obesity rate US avg). However, the city has a higher unemployment at 5.7% unemployment, compared to the US average of 3.8% unemployment. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.