Ahwatukee Foothills is a neighborhood of 80,270 people in Phoenix. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. That is roughly 48% ahead of the Phoenix median. Density works out to 3,682 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $553,926. The median household earns $120,118, about 46% above the national median. These figures are approximated by combining the 20 census tracts that make up Ahwatukee Foothills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
80,270
Population density
3,682 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
21.8 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,118
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,673
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$553,926
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,099
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.43 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(50,534)
Black5.1%(4,132)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(12,965)
Asian7.7%(6,160)
Other8.1%(6,479)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63%(50,534)
Black5.1%(4,132)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(12,965)
Asian7.7%(6,160)
Other8.1%(6,479)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona?
Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona has about 80,270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona?
The typical household in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona earns about $120,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona expensive?
In Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona, the median home is worth about $553,926, and the typical rent is about $2,099 a month.
How educated are people in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona?
About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona?
About 6.4% of people in Ahwatukee Foothills, Phoenix, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.
