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Cost of Living in Avondale, AZ

Population 92,477 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,832
Median home value$394,600
Median household income$86,123

The median rent in Avondale, AZ is $1,832/month, 19% higher than the Arizona median and 30% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $394,600, 19% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $86,123 a year, 8% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $73,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,995/mo

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Avondale vs. Arizona vs. U.S.

AvondaleArizonaU.S.
Median rent$1,832$1,543$1,413
Median home value$394,600$394,500$332,700
Median household income$86,123$79,964$80,734
Homeownership rate61.6%67.4%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.3%33.3%35.7%
Poverty rate10.9%12.5%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%5.1%5.2%
Work from home14.8%18.4%15.1%
Median age33.439.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Avondale, AZ?

The median gross rent in Avondale, AZ is $1,832 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Avondale, AZ?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $73,280 a year in gross income.

Is Avondale, AZ expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Arizona

Phoenix, AZRent $1,582 · Income $81,332Tucson, AZRent $1,145 · Income $57,073Mesa, AZRent $1,620 · Income $82,752Gilbert, AZRent $2,110 · Income $122,551Chandler, AZRent $1,902 · Income $108,095Glendale, AZRent $1,528 · Income $73,530

Cities with a similar cost of living

Urban Honolulu, HIRent $1,823 · Income $86,504Greenbelt, MDRent $1,848 · Income $85,997Salem, MARent $1,836 · Income $85,153La Puente, CARent $1,849 · Income $86,602South Portland, MERent $1,812 · Income $86,838South Holland, ILRent $1,856 · Income $85,280

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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