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Avondale, AZ

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Avondale, AZ

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Demographics

Majority HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 62
Population90,644
Foreign Born8.4%
Population Density1,894people per mi²
Median Age32.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

139/100

39% above national average

B

The Real Cost of Living in Avondale, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $27k$50k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $110k+$171k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$201k+
Affordability Ratio

82%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
16
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

15.5mi

Airport

PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International

19.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Surprise, AZ

14.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 2.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.2 mi
Marina2Nearest 7.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 30 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 1.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$81k+6.2%
8% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$686k
5% above US avg
College Educated
21.2%
39% below US avg
WFH
13.9%
3% below US avg
Homeownership
61.6%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$349k
24% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
25.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−11.3%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents32% below state avg
Robbery
0.43 / 1k Residents13% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.50 / 1k Residents8% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−39.0%
Burglary
1.88 / 1k Residents15% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
18.16 / 1k Residents64% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.34 / 1k Residents35% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+13Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Avondale, Arizona
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season342 days362 frost-free
Annual Rainfall10.3"
Elevation974 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor16 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,894/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak16 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 99 mi · coast 148 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$2.2B/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPhoenix1.6M people are 16 mi away
Nearest Major AirportPHX20 mi away
Distance to State Capital16 miPhoenix, AZ
Nearest Prison5.9 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:47:23.000Z

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