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Goodyear, Arizona


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Goodyear, Arizona

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Goodyear Housing

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.

Commuting

In Goodyear, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Goodyear Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Goodyear Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Goodyear People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Goodyear Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Goodyear, AZ

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing106
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime12

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