Living in Tempe
Tempe is a city in Arizona, United States, home to 175,826 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #58 of 6,227), digital natives (top 2%, #52 of 4,750), young professionals (top 2%, #74 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Tempe
- It is part of Greater Phoenix, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 56 min and sets around 1:24; in late June it sets around 4:40.
How Tempe ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 41 | #8,045 of 11,898 | #50 of 111 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #3,916 of 9,771 | #34 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,117 of 8,006 | #47 of 95 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,797 of 6,237 | #35 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 46 | #8,663 of 9,474 | #65 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #7,656 of 9,474 | #54 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #9,116 of 10,762 | #97 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #87 of 4,537 | #9 of 53 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #74 of 4,444 | #8 of 52 | Map |
| DINKS | 79 | #230 of 3,053 | #9 of 39 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,751 of 7,271 | #59 of 102 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #58 of 6,227 | #10 of 58 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #110 of 3,933 | #8 of 45 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #167 of 2,119 | #4 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,624 of 8,006 | #25 of 95 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,370 of 12,111 | #83 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #171 of 4,114 | #8 of 47 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #767 of 7,271 | #9 of 102 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #5,800 of 9,474 | #26 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 6 | #17,987 of 18,063 | #233 of 234 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,921 of 16,523 | #208 of 212 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,631 of 18,063 | #233 of 234 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #5,388 of 16,523 | #28 of 212 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #344 of 21,167 | #5 of 284 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 49 | #11,343 of 12,111 | #121 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #545 of 12,111 | #10 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #52 of 4,750 | #3 of 55 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tempe Junction 3 km
- Guadalupe (Arizona) 7 km
- Mesa 8 km
- Scottsdale 11 km
- Ahwatukee Foothills 11 km
- Gilbert (Arizona) 13 km
- Paradise Valley 13 km
- Chandler (Arizona) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.