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Desert View

Arizona · Phoenix · 60,559 residents · 60.987 sq mi
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The short version

Desert View is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,657. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $753,141. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 82% more than the Phoenix median. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Desert View; 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 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,559
Population density
993 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,657
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$75,375
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$753,141
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,750
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(45,598)
Black2.1%(1,292)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(5,201)
Asian8%(4,861)
Other6%(3,607)
Diversity Score51.9%(31,433)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(45,598)
Black2.1%(1,292)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(5,201)
Asian8%(4,861)
Other6%(3,607)
Diversity Score51.9%(31,433)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
11.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona?

Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona has about 60,559 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona?

The typical household in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona earns about $147,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona expensive?

In Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona, the median home is worth about $753,141, and the typical rent is about $2,750 a month.

How educated are people in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona?

About 5.3% of people in Desert View, Phoenix, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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