Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Crepella Crepes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Palm Valley Cinema
Cinema
Goodyear Ballpark
Stadium
Unknown Name
Water Park
Harkins Estrella Falls 16
Cinema
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
APM Tech Specialist
Attraction
Food and Drink (39) F
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Pacific Seafood Super Buffet
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Fry's Food and Drug
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (67) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Dennis DeConcini Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Dessie Lorenz Park
Park
Cresenta Park
Park
Loma Linda Park
Park
Loma Linda Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mountain View Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Parque de Paz
Park
Parque de Paz
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Community playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Del Rio Ranch
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (37) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dodge City Market
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unique Styles Barber Salon
Hairdresser
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Trek
Bicycle
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
4Sons
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Best Buy
Electronics
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Bricks & Minifigs
Toys
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
E.D. Marshall Jewelers
Fashion
T-Mobile
Electronics
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Avondale.
Public Transit Stops (47)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
La Canada & 4th St
Bus Stop
La Canada & 4th St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
CENTRAL AVE -- LA CANADA BLVD & VAN BUREN ST
Bus Stop
CENTRAL AVE -- LA CANADA BLVD & VAN BUREN ST
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
10292
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Avondale is 110/100 - which is 10% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime D-

Avondale crime rates are 3,577 per 100k, which is 44% higher than Arizona
Property Crime
3,157 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
420 crimes per 100k D
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employment B-

The median income in Avondale is $67,886 - which is 32% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$67,886 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (23)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Bayless Integrated Healthcare
Clinic
Avondale Fire & Medical Station 171
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
City of Goodyear
Police
Goodyear Fire Station 181
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valleywise Community Health Center – Avondale
Clinic
Goodyear Police Department
Police
Goodyear Fire Department
Fire Station
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Avondale Fire Station 175
Fire Station
Abrazo West Campus
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Nextcare Urgent Care
Doctor
Charles Clausen, DDS - Gentle Family Dentistry & Dental Implants
Dentist
SC Dentistry at Palm Valley
Dentist
Alameda Crossing Dental Group and Orthdontics
Dentist
Iora Primary Care
Clinic
Avondale Fire & Medical Station 173
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Avondale Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Valley Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Center
Hospital
Goodyear Fire Station 183
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Avondale home prices are $232,500 - which is 31% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$232,500 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C

The Avondale graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than Arizona
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (19) A+
Michael Anderson
Bradley Academy Of Excellence
St John Vianney Catholic School
Eliseo C. Felix School
Imagine Avondale Middle
Avondale Middle School
Lattie Coor
Imagine Avondale Elementary
Legacy Traditional School - Avondale
West Valley Christian School
Somerset Academy Skyway Campus
Harvest Preparatory Academy Goodyear
Estrella Vista Elementary School
Collier Elementary School
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium West
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium East
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Montessori In The Park
Littleton Elementary School
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Rancho Santa Fe Preschool
Desert Star
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Sun Valley Academy-Avondale
Basis Goodyear
High Schools (12) A+
Estrella High School
West-Mec - Agua Fria High School
Agua Fria High School
E-Institute At Avondale
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium West
La Joya Community High School
West-Mec - La Joya High School
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Basis Goodyear
Desert Edge High School
West-Mec - Desert Edge High School
Valor Preparatory Academy
West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College
West-Mec West Point High School
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
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ratings D

Avondale has an overall rating of 55% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes C+
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Great Place to Live 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 21, 2019) We bought our first home, here in Avondale, a little over a year ago. It's a growing city with lots of development--from both a housing, and business perspective. My neighbors are friendly, and in general, things are kept clean throughout the city. A $19M renovation was just comp ...Read More eted at Festival Fields Park, and there are multiple smaller parks spread throughout the various communities. We're only about 15 minutes away from Westgate and UoPX Stadium, and there is a movie theater and major shopping complex within city limits. I am a young black male, but unlike what other reviewers have experienced, my interactions with Avondale or Goodyear PD have all been pleasant. The only drawback of living in Avondale is its distance from central Phoenix--which means a nightmarish rush hour commute for most people. Once the Loop 202 expansion project is complete, that should alleviate much of the congestion on I-10 and the adjacent side streets. Overall, Avondale is a great place to live! Read Less
Not a great city for everyone... 1 rating By tellitlikeitis ( Dec 12, 2015) I've lived here for 2 years now and have to say the city has a lot of shops and can be a great place for families. Im a young black career woman and I have a big problem with the police harassing not only me but my friends who live in the neighborhood who are also black. The cops ...Read More here harass black people tremendously. Stopping anyone black for false reasons like wide turns or speeding. I never seen such harassment in my life and I lived in some very all white communities. Whenever my friends come and visit me they get stopped as well. Any one who is black just be aware and prepared cause the police here are very racist. They towed my neighbor and friend car who is a single black woman of 2 for a wide turn and wouldn't let her car out until after 30 days even though she had insurance and had the title to vehicle. They really all about taxing everyone to death with traffic tickets and guess how the city make their money. I would not recommend this city to anyone black and definitely will not be living there ever again. I live in Phoenix now and haven't had one problem with the police since. But I would advise anybody who went through what I did and what my family and friends did to stay out Avondale. The city is nice itself but the cops are super racist and hate black people.

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Avondale a western suburb of Phoenix 2 rating By toddalanrose ( Jan 25, 2014) Within the first week of moving to Avondale from San Diego my home was robbed. Most people in the area have had similar experiences. They accept it as normal - I couldn't believe it. I lived near Mexico for a decade and never had crime issues and I am Caucasian. Don't forget anyo ...Read More ne can carry a firearm without registration. This makes it so much easier for thieves to get the kind of gear they need.

There are a ton of retail stores for your shopping enjoyment. Neighborhoods change from block to block from blue collar to white collar. Nightlife exists in bars. It appears neighbors do not rely talk with each other. There are a decent number of churches in the area and community bonding occurs through them. The homes and rent are relatively cheap as compared to Southern California. Just remember to purchase a firearm on arrival. Read Less
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Avondale a western suburb of Phoenix 2 rating By toddalanrose ( Jan 25, 2014) Within the first week of moving to Avondale from San Diego my home was robbed. Most people in the area have had similar experiences. They accept it as normal - I couldn't believe it. I lived near Mexico for a decade and never had crime issues and I am Caucasian. Don't forget anyo ...Read More ne can carry a firearm without registration. This makes it so much easier for thieves to get the kind of gear they need.

There are a ton of retail stores for your shopping enjoyment. Neighborhoods change from block to block from blue collar to white collar. Nightlife exists in bars. It appears neighbors do not rely talk with each other. There are a decent number of churches in the area and community bonding occurs through them. The homes and rent are relatively cheap as compared to Southern California. Just remember to purchase a firearm on arrival. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Avondale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Dennis DeConcini Park
      Unknown Name
      Dessie Lorenz Park
      Cresenta Park
      Loma Linda Park
      Loma Linda Park

      Entertainment

      Palm Valley Cinema
      Goodyear Ballpark
      Unknown Name
      Harkins Estrella Falls 16
      Performing Arts Center
      APM Tech Specialist

      Food & Drink

      Church's Chicken
      Taco Bell
      Whataburger
      KFC
      Schlotzsky's
      Subway
      Burger King
      Pacific Seafood Super Buffet

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Avondale? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Avondale.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Avondale? The cost of living in Avondale is 110/100 - which is 10% higher than Arizona.
      Avondale
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Arizona
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Avondale? Avondale crime rates are 3,577, which are 44% higher than Arizona
      Total Crime
      3,577 per 100k people

      54% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      54% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Avondale? The median income in Avondale is $67,886 which is 32% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $67,88623% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,55411% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Avondale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Nextcare Urgent Care
      IMS cardiology
      Sunset Family Physicians
      Kemper & Associates Neuropsychological Services
      IMS Allergy & Immunology

      A+ Housing

      What are Avondale home prices? Avondale home prices are $232,500 - which is 31% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $232,50026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27134% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Avondale have good schools? The Avondale graduation rate is 77% - which is 6% lower than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Avondale a good place to live? Avondale has an overall rating of 55% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      55%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      13 total surveys

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