East Valley profile – Demographics
Families moving to the East Valley are delighted with the abundance of housing alternatives and the incredible values.
Cost of Living Index
City |
Composite Score |
Las Vegas, NV |
103.4 |
Los Angeles - |
138.4 |
Austin, Tx |
96.2 |
Denver, CO |
103.2 |
Orange County, CA |
146.5 |
San Jose, CA |
154.1 |
Salt Lake City, UT |
100.7 |
Phoenix, AZ |
98.8 |
Note: US Average = 100.0. The ACCRA Cost of Living Index is designed to provide the best possible means to compare cost of living differences among urban areas based on the price of consumer goods and services appropriate for professional and managerial households in the top income quintile.
Source: American Chamber of Commerce Research Association, Q2 2010
Climate
Average High* |
Average Low* |
|
Winter |
68 |
42 |
Spring |
85 |
55 |
Summer |
104 |
74 |
Fall |
88 |
58 |
*Degrees Farenheit
Average Annual Rainfal |
9.23 inches |
Elevation |
1,230 feet |
Source: Western Region Climate Center
Median Sales Price for an Existing Single Family Home
Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler |
$218,042 |
Greater Phoenix |
$140,000 |
Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale |
$134,163 |
Arizona |
$150,800 |
USA |
$172,100 |
Source: Arizona State University Realty Studies 2009; National Association of Realtors 2009
