Avondale, AZ

Avondale, Arizona

Introduction to Avondale, Arizona

Avondale, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 11 miles SW of Glendale, Arizona (center to center) and 15 miles W of Phoenix, Arizona. Avondale is located along the Augua Fria River and is included in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It's a modern city, situated in a prominent commercial corridor which includes business parks, retail centers and numerous restaurants.

Avondale History

In 1880, William "Billy" G. Moore established a settlement along the Agua Fria River and named it Coldwater. He constructed a saloon, a general store and created a stage stop. In the early days, cotton was a major factor for the economy. During the late 19th century the city was a stopping place for people venturing out to the "Golden Coast." During the early 1900's the post office located in Coldwater was relocated to an area near the Avondale Ranch. The post office was referred to as Avondale. In 1946 Avondale was incorporated as a city.

Avondale Attractions

• West Valley Arts.
• Phoenix International Raceway hosts NASCAR races.
• Avondale World Fest Event features culture, food and the arts from all over the world.
• Avondale's Billy Moore Heritage includes a parade, a carnival and a wide variety of entertainment.
• Wildlife World Zoo.
• Desert Sky Mall is a popular destination for shopping.
• Cricket Wireless Pavilion.
• Lewis Exotic Reptiles.

Avondale Activities

Residents enjoy outdoor activities at Friendship Park. Estrella Mountain Regional Park, located in the Sonoran Desert is a vast acreage located near the confluence of the Gila and Agua Fria rivers. It includes sports venues and trails for hiking, bicycle riding and horseback riding. White Tank Mountain Regional Park is situated in the Sonoran Desert and offers multi-use trails and is available for camping.

There are numerous golf courses in the area including Palm Valley, Coldwater, Falcon and the Sundance golf clubs. The nearby Wigwam Resort features three notable courses, including the Gold Course which is regarded as one of the top ten golf courses in the state. Cave Creek and Bartlett Lake are popular destinations.

Avondale Higher Education

The city is served by the Universal Technical Institute and Estrella Mountain Community College.

High Points

Avondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Avondale, AZ

Comparing Avondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Avondale Almanac

Avondale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Avondale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Avondale Public Libraries

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Starbucks in Avondale

Avondale High Schools (2004)

WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
10850 W. GARDEN LAKES PARKWAY
623-877-2438
A Title I school.
Serves 2,385 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
530 E. RILEY DR.
623-932-7301
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,678 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

ESTRELLA HIGH SCHOOL
510 N. CENTRAL
623-932-6561
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 471 students.

AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL
530 E. RILEY
623-873-1860
A Vocational School
Serves 407 students.

JWJ ACADEMY - AVONDALE
200 NORTH DYSART ROAD 104 & 10
623-925-2780
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 127 students.

PPEP TEC - 'LITO' PENA LEARNING CENTER
725 N. CENTRAL AVENUE 113
623-925-2161
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 70 students.

NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
2517 N. 107TH AVENUE
623-907-2661
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 45 students.

Avondale Colleges

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Empire Beauty Schools

Estrella Mountain Community College

Maricopa Beauty College LLC

Southwest Skill Center at Estrella Mountain Community College

Universal Technical Institute

(List of All Arizona Colleges)

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