Goodyear, Arizona
City Overview
As of 2007, Goodyear's population is 47,359 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 150.43 percent.
The median home cost in Goodyear is $358,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.83 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Goodyear's cost of living is 5.53% Higher than the U.S. average.
Goodyear public schools spend $4,346 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 23 students per teacher in Goodyear.
The unemployment rate in Goodyear is 1.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Goodyear jobs have Increased by 3.32 percent.
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People
The 2007 Goodyear, AZ, population is 47,359. There are 406 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Goodyear, AZ
The median age is 36.1. The US median is 37.6. 72.51% of people in Goodyear, AZ, are married. 7.37% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.74 people. 28.10% of people are married, with children. 5.68% have children, but are single.
Race in Goodyear, AZ
78.82% of people are white, 4.75% are black, 2.16% are asian, 0.84% are native american, and 13.99% claim 'Other'.
20.62% of the people in Goodyear, AZ, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 79.38% are non-hispanic).
Goodyear People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Goodyear, AZ, is 1.90%, with job growth of 3.32%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.60%.
Goodyear, AZ Taxes
Goodyear, AZ,sales tax rate is 8.30%. Income tax is 3.90%.
Goodyear, AZ Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $28,554, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $68,576.
Goodyear Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.90% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.32% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 30.60% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.30% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 3.90% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $28,554 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $68,576 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 3.80% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 4.71% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.38% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.25% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 24.92% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 16.58% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 16.26% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 7.06% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.49% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.55% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 18.04% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 15.94% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.41% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 32.16% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.78% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.24% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.42% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Goodyear, AZ, is $358,100. Home appreciation is -2.83% over the last year. The median age of Goodyear, AZ, real estate is 5 years.
Goodyear, AZ Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 11.35% of the Goodyear, AZ, population. 8.08% of houses and apartments in Goodyear, AZ, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Goodyear Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 5 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $358,100 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.83% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 80.97% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 8.08% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 11.35% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.13 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.57% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.01% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.42% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.19% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.65% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.71% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26.01% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 30.45% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.33% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.67% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.74% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.18% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 61.14% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 23.05% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.30% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2.50% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3.23% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1.42% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1.61% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1.29% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 0.45% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 210 physicians per capita in Goodyear, AZ. The US average is 170.
Goodyear, AZ Health Index
Air quality in Goodyear, AZ is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Goodyear, AZ is 65 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Goodyear Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Goodyear, AZ, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Goodyear, AZ, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Goodyear Crime SperlingViews
Goodyear: We moved here three years ago and our property values nearly doubled...nothing wrong with that. The desert is absolutely lovely and the nights are quiet and clear. Our... (read more)goodyear summer: The Summer is Hot, Hot, Hot!! this is my forth summer here and I just can't get use to how hot it gets and how long the summers last. I am originally from New york, NY... (read more)Goodyear, AZ: Overall, Goodyear is an o.k. place to live. It is experiencing a lot of growth and is a solid middle class... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
Climate
Goodyear, AZ, gets 8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 30.
On average, there are 294 sunny days per year in Goodyear, AZ. The July high is around 107 degrees. The January low is 36. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 46 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Goodyear Climate SperlingViews
goodyear summer: The Summer is Hot, Hot, Hot!! this is my forth summer here and I just can't get use to how hot it gets and how long the summers last. I am originally from New york, NY... (read more)Goodyear, AZ: Overall, Goodyear is an o.k. place to live. It is experiencing a lot of growth and is a solid middle class... (read more)When is it to hot?: when your driving down the road and your tires are melting to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
Educate
Goodyear, AZ, schools spend $4,346 per student. There are 23 pupils per teacher, 338 students per librarian, and 2,201 children per counselor in Goodyear, AZ schools.
Goodyear Education SperlingViews
nice community: Goodyear is a very nice community but it's growing fast. There is a lot to do here, lots of shopping, sports, and restaurants. My biggest concern is that it's growing... (read more)LOVE IT !!!!: My husband was transferred and has lived here for about (2) years. My son and I have been living here since August, 2005. We love it. It is warm, "It is a dry Heat". The... (read more)where i live: goodyear is pretty good place to live and isnt anything to much its perfect for the settling down... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Goodyear, AZ, takes 33 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 15% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Goodyear Transportation SperlingViews
goodyear summer: The Summer is Hot, Hot, Hot!! this is my forth summer here and I just can't get use to how hot it gets and how long the summers last. I am originally from New york, NY... (read more)Goodyear, AZ: Overall, Goodyear is an o.k. place to live. It is experiencing a lot of growth and is a solid middle class... (read more)When is it to hot?: when your driving down the road and your tires are melting to the... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Goodyear, AZ is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Goodyear, AZ is more expensive.
Overall, Goodyear, AZ cost of living is 105.53.
Goodyear Cost of Living SperlingViews
Goodyear: We moved here three years ago and our property values nearly doubled...nothing wrong with that. The desert is absolutely lovely and the nights are quiet and clear. Our... (read more)goodyear summer: The Summer is Hot, Hot, Hot!! this is my forth summer here and I just can't get use to how hot it gets and how long the summers last. I am originally from New york, NY... (read more)Goodyear, AZ: Overall, Goodyear is an o.k. place to live. It is experiencing a lot of growth and is a solid middle class... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
Religion
39.73% of the people in Goodyear, AZ are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 17.26% are Catholic; 11.12% are Protestant; 5.06% are LDS; 3.91% are another Christian faith; 1.95% in Goodyear, AZ are Jewish; 0.11% are an eastern faith; 0.33% affilite with Islam.
Goodyear Religion SperlingViews
nice community: Goodyear is a very nice community but it's growing fast. There is a lot to do here, lots of shopping, sports, and restaurants. My biggest concern is that it's growing... (read more)LOVE IT !!!!: My husband was transferred and has lived here for about (2) years. My son and I have been living here since August, 2005. We love it. It is warm, "It is a dry Heat". The... (read more)where i live: goodyear is pretty good place to live and isnt anything to much its perfect for the settling down... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
| Percent Religious | 39.73% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 17.26% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 11.12% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 5.06% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 3.26% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.55% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.16% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.39% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.13% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.63% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.91% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.95% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.11% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.33% | 0.54% |
Voting
42.33% of the people in Goodyear, AZ are registered as Democrats. 56.97% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.71%.
Goodyear Voting SperlingViews
Goodyear: We moved here three years ago and our property values nearly doubled...nothing wrong with that. The desert is absolutely lovely and the nights are quiet and clear. Our... (read more)goodyear summer: The Summer is Hot, Hot, Hot!! this is my forth summer here and I just can't get use to how hot it gets and how long the summers last. I am originally from New york, NY... (read more)Goodyear, AZ: Overall, Goodyear is an o.k. place to live. It is experiencing a lot of growth and is a solid middle class... (read more)Have an opinion about Goodyear? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Goodyear Click Here
