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Goodyear, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 12 miles SW of Glendale, Arizona (center to center) and 16 miles W of Phoenix, Arizona. The city is conveniently located inside the Phoenix - Mesa metropolitan area. There are an estimated 18,911 people in Goodyear.
In Goodyear, about 60% of adults are married. Many folks in Goodyear are married and settled down.
Approximately 22% of Goodyear is non-white. In Arizona, Goodyear is known for its racial diversity.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.
In 2000, Goodyear had a median family income of $60,707. Goodyear has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Goodyear living below the poverty line.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,222) in Goodyear. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 85% of housing in Goodyear is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Goodyear, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Goodyear, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Goodyear to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Age of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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