Desert View, Phoenix, AZ Area Guide

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Desert View Area Facts

  • Desert View has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Desert View crime rates are 71% lower than the Phoenix average
  • Cost of living in Desert View is 26% higher than the Phoenix average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      John W. Teets Park
      Cave Buttes Recreation Area
      Pinnacle Park at Desert Peak
      Dynamite Park
      Desert Broom Park
      Desert Willow Park
      Reach 11 Sports Complex
      Cashman Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      McDonald's
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      Salad and Go

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Desert View? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Desert View.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Desert View? The cost of living in Desert View is 134/100 - which is 33% higher than Arizona.
      Desert View
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Phoenix
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Desert View? Desert View crime rates are 935, which are 58% lower than Arizona
      Total Crime
      935 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 107

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Desert View? The median income in Desert View is $124,095 which is 142% higher than Arizona.
      Median household income
      $124,095124% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,34589% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Arizona State Hospital
      North Phoenix Heart Center
      Saint Joseph's Hospital Huger Mercy Living Center
      Select Specialty Hospital - Phoenix
      Quail Run Behavioral Health
      Haven Senior Horizons of Phoenix
      Calvary Healing Center
      Phoenix Memorial Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Frys MarketPlace
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      South Central Famiy Health Center
      Family Medicine And Geriatrics
      Family Medicine
      Pulmonary Medicine
      Phoenix Ultrasound Studio
      Willo MediSpa
      Arizona Pain Treatment Centers
      Trinity Adult Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are Desert View home prices? Desert View home prices are $425,209 - which is 140% higher than Arizona
      Median home value
      $425,209130% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,938104% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Desert View have good schools? The Desert View graduation rate is 96% - which is 17% higher than Arizona
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Desert View a good place to live? Desert View has an overall rating of 95% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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