Living in Phoenix, AZ vs. Washington, DC - Compare Places

Phoenix, AZ has a population density of 1,633,017, which is 58% above Washington, DC. The median age of 34 years is 1% below Washington, DC and 11% below the national average.

Population

1,633,017

692,683

324,697,795

Median Age

34 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 55+)

28%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

13%

12%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

30%

40%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

29%

21%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

10%

33%

12%

Bachelor's degree

18%

25%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

30%

15%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

24%

17%

27%

Less than high school diploma

18%

10%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

73%

41%

72%

Asian

4%

6%

Black

7%

46%

13%

Two or more races

4%

3%

Other Races

12%

5%

6%

Community

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Single

39%

56%

33%

Married

44%

31%

50%

Divorced

4%

6%

Widowed

12%

9%

11%

Phoenix, AZ has an unemployment rate of 5%, which is 0% below than the national unemployment rate of 5%. Washington, DC has an unemployment rate of 7%, which is 29% above than the national unemployment rate of 5%.

Median Household Income

$57,459

$86,420

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

5%

7%

5%

Poverty Rate

18%

16%

13%

Income per capita

$29,343

$56,147

$34,103

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

7%

19%

7%

Healthcare

12%

9%

14%

Finance

7%

4%

5%

Education

7%

10%

9%

Manufacturing

7%

1%

10%

IT Services

2%

4%

2%

Accommodation

9%

7%

Wholesale

3%

3%

Public Services

3%

16%

5%

Arts

2%

3%

2%

Other

16%

17%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

6%

9%

6%

$10000 > $14999

4%

$15000 > $24999

9%

6%

9%

$25000 > $34999

10%

6%

9%

$35000 > $49999

14%

8%

12%

$50000 > $74999

19%

12%

17%

$75000 > $99999

13%

11%

13%

$100000 > $149999

14%

16%

15%

$150000 > $199999

6%

10%

7%

More Than $200000

6%

18%

8%

Phoenix, AZ has a crime index 149 above the national average, while Washington, DC has a crime index that is 188 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

149

188

The homeownership rate in Phoenix, AZ is 54%, which is 16% below the national average. The homeownership rate in Washington, DC is 42%, which is 34% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$357,309

$620,900

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,701

$2,401

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

2

3

Property Tax

$1,444

$3,378

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

61%

12%

62%

Townhomes

4%

24%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

6%

10%

8%

Apt. Complexes

25%

54%

18%

Mobile Homes

3%

0%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

2%

4%

2%

2010 to 2013

2%

3%

2000 to 2009

17%

8%

14%

1990 to 1999

16%

3%

14%

1980 to 1989

17%

4%

13%

1970 to 1979

20%

7%

15%

1960 to 1969

12%

11%

1950 to 1959

10%

13%

10%

1940 to 1949

3%

12%

5%

1939 and earlier

2%

34%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

$1,155

$1,707

1 Bedroom

$1,455

$2,160

2 Bedroom

$1,646

$2,849

3 Bedroom

$2,000

$3,500

4 Bedroom

$3,102

$4,334

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

$202,517

$468,970

1 Bedroom

$183,196

$427,664

2 Bedroom

$225,333

$606,469

3 Bedroom

$276,723

$709,807

4 Bedroom

$351,584

$936,196

5 Bedroom or more

$496,684

$1,434,919

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Phoenix

54%

Washington

42%

United States

63%

Home Renters

Phoenix

46%

Washington

58%

United States

36%

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Phoenix, AZ

Washington, DC

United States

Phoenix, AZ has a median home value of $357,309, which is 42% below Washington,DC and 21% above the national average of $280,600. Phoenix’s median household income of $57,459 is $8% above the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Phoenix, AZ has an average school rating of 6. Washington, DC has an average school rating of 5. Phoenix, AZ has 256 total schools while Washington, DC has 120 total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

Total Schools

256

120

School Ratings

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High Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

Middle Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 9 /10

Elementary Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

2 /10 - 10 /10

Commute to city center(Drive)

Commute to University

less than 5 mins

Howard University Hosp

Commute to city center(Public Transit)