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Tolleson, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 7 miles SW of Glendale, Arizona (center to center) and 10 miles W of Phoenix, Arizona. Part of the surrounding Phoenix - Mesa metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Tolleson is home to some 4,974 residents.
In Tolleson, about 45% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Tolleson tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
The people of Tolleson are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Tolleson had a median family income of $43,894.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Tolleson. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Tolleson was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Tolleson, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In Tolleson, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Tolleson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better |  | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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