Walkability (est.)
37
Car-Dependent
Safety Score
69
768 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
26.7 min
one way
Work from Home
14%
of workers
Commute Breakdown
Drive Alone: 74%
Public Transit: 3%
Work from Home: 14%
Other: 9%
Source: Census ACS 2022
Amenities
8,041
Restaurants (est.)
322
Parks (est.)
32
Hospitals (est.)
Estimated from Census County Business Patterns
Notable Neighborhoods
Downtown Phoenix
Growing urban core with arts, sports, and light rail
Arcadia
Upscale area near Camelback Mountain with great restaurants
Tempe
ASU college town with nightlife and Town Lake recreation
Old Town Scottsdale
Walkable dining and gallery district with western charm
Roosevelt Row
Arts district with murals, galleries, and First Friday events
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Phoenix?
Popular neighborhoods in Phoenix include Downtown Phoenix, Arcadia, Tempe, Old Town Scottsdale, Roosevelt Row. Each offers a unique vibe from family-friendly to trendy dining districts.
What is the average commute time in Phoenix?
The average commute in Phoenix, AZ is 26.7 minutes. 74% of workers drive alone, 3% use public transit, and 14% work from home (Census ACS 2022).
How safe is Phoenix?
Phoenix has a safety score of 69/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 768 per 100,000 residents. This is about average for major US cities.
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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.