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Valencia West

Arizona · 14,728 residents · 9.524 sq mi
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The short version

Valencia West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,884. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,348 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $323,000. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 189%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,728
+519%since 2000
from 2,380 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,546 / sq mi
+100%since 2009
from 772 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
+29%since 2000
from 26.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K5K9K12K16K1990201020202024Valencia West
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(801)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.2%(1,350)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(1,262)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(1,197)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(839)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.3%(1,965)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(2,183)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(2,198)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(1,271)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(1,110)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.2%(466)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(86)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,884
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,323 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,643
+256%since 2000
from $9,740 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
+10%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,000
+189%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,850
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−11%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Valencia West on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(662)
Black1.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino68.4%(1,628)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(2,873)
Black4.7%(697)
Hispanic / Latino64.7%(9,533)
Asian1.3%(187)
Other9.8%(1,438)
Diversity Score
66
−10%since 2009
from 74 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican58.4%(8,601)
Spaniard2%(296)
Cuban1.3%(191)
Colombian1%(143)
Nicaraguan0.4%(61)
Salvadoran0.4%(53)
Costa Rican0.1%(15)
Ecuadorian0.1%(13)
Honduran0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(143)
Chinese0.3%(44)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German5.9%(873)
Irish5.6%(820)
English4.8%(703)
French2.3%(346)
Italian2.3%(336)
American1.3%(198)
Scottish1%(152)
Swedish0.6%(84)
Portuguese0.4%(63)
Canadian0.4%(54)
Polish0.3%(46)
Dutch0.3%(43)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(37)
Norwegian0.3%(37)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(32)
Greek0.2%(30)
Danish0.2%(29)
Russian0.2%(29)
Welsh0.1%(14)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Nigerian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 91.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 56.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 42.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.5%(2,301)
Married48.6%(2,759)
Widowed2.5%(142)
Divorced8.4%(480)
Women 15+
Never married24.9%(1,405)
Married55.2%(3,107)
Widowed5.5%(312)
Divorced14.4%(809)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valencia West, Arizona?

Valencia West, Arizona has about 14,728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valencia West, Arizona?

The typical household in Valencia West, Arizona earns about $99,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valencia West, Arizona expensive?

In Valencia West, Arizona, the median home is worth about $323,000, and the typical rent is about $1,850 a month.

How educated are people in Valencia West, Arizona?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valencia West, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valencia West, Arizona?

About 15.0% of people in Valencia West, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valencia West, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Valencia West, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,451 residents, a change of about 349 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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