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What are the crime rate and median income in Tempe, AZ?
The violent-crime rate in Tempe was 4.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 11% higher than the statewide rate (3.8). Its median household earns $79,663 and the median home value is $455,400. About 188,065 people live in Tempe.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Tempe?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Tempe at 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (802 in all). For comparison, that is 11% higher than the Arizona rate (3.8) and 28% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 9 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 5,138 (26.9 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 27% between 2022 and 2025 (1,103 to 802).
| Offense (2025) | Tempe count | Per 1,000 | Arizona per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 802 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 9 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 137 | 0.72 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 113 | 0.59 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 543 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,138 | 26.9 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 498 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,237 | 22.1 | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 403 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Tempe changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,103 | 8,175 | 8 |
| 2023 | 954 | 6,770 | 12 |
| 2024 | 901 | 5,564 | 5 |
| 2025 | 802 | 5,138 | 9 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Tempe Police Department's own reports.
How does Tempe compare with Arizona?
The median household income in Tempe is $79,663, close to the Arizona median ($79,964). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $455,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,743 a month. About 188,065 people live on 40 square miles of land, roughly 4,704 per square mile. The city lies in Maricopa County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Tempe | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 188,065 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $79,663 | $79,964 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $455,400 | $394,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,743 | $1,543 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 50.0% | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 42.3% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 30.0 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Tempe?
Maricopa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High) and wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Tempe?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Tempe city limits (all active that day). Listed roads include US-60 Eastbound. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Tempe?
Federal school lists place 59 public and 11 private schools within Tempe. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Hohokam Pima National Monument.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Tempe
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Tempe city limits (7 from the ATF licensee list, 4 from OpenStreetMap), plus 11 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Arizona Firearms & Accessories (Tempe), Az Guns Warehouse (Tempe), Big 5 Sporting Goods #165 (Tempe), Healy (Tempe), Knockout Firearms LLC (Tempe), Pawn 1St (Tempe) and Sparkdog Firearms (Tempe).
Liquor stores
17 liquor stores are on the map inside the Tempe city limits: Bad Habits (Tempe), Best Liquor, Bottleshop 48 (Tempe), Classico Fine Wines & Spirits, Devils Liquor, El Pasiano Liquor, Jerry's Liquors (Tempe), Liquor Express (Tempe) and 9 more. Arizona has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Tempe city limits: Planned Parenthood (Tempe).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Tempe?
In 2025, Tempe had 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (802 reported), 11% higher than the Arizona rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 26.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Tempe?
$79,663 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $79,964 for Arizona.
How much do homes cost in Tempe?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $455,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $394,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Tempe?
Maricopa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High) and wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Chandler, AZ (9 mi) · Gilbert, AZ (12 mi) · Mesa, AZ (12 mi) · Phoenix, AZ (16 mi) · Glendale, AZ (18 mi) · Scottsdale, AZ (21 mi)
More: Arizona statewide numbers · county page: Maricopa County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Tempe city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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