Population 80,683 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ahwatukee
Household size in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Ahwatukee run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Ahwatukee is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, as it has nationally. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ahwatukee: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Phoenix neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ahwatukee
Renters in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Ahwatukee own their homes; 29.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 30.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.9 points, even as the national share rose. Few Phoenix neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only two of 19.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Ahwatukee: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Phoenix area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Ahwatukee is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The picture is much the same across the Phoenix area. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,289 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,391 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,597 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,108 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$819 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ahwatukee costs $2,108 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $819 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ahwatukee
Bachelor's degrees in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.8% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.6% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.4% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Ahwatukee is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.1 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.5% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Ahwatukee: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ahwatukee
| Period | Ahwatukee | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ahwatukee runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ahwatukee compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahwatukee | 2.44 | 43.3 | 8.1% | 29.6% | 7.4% | 1993 | $2,108 | 56.4% | 96.7% | 3.6% |
| Tempe Royal Estates | 2.30 | 31.7 | 3.1% | 65.6% | 7.6% | 1990 | $1,688 | 34.2% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Wood Park | 2.57 | 33.8 | 19.3% | 64.5% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,715 | 27.8% | 90.3% | 2.8% |
| South Mountain | 3.15 | 34.8 | 18.8% | 34.2% | 5.2% | 1990 | $1,629 | 23.3% | 77.1% | 5.2% |
| Baseline-Hardy | 2.67 | 32.5 | 11.0% | 63.4% | 9.1% | 1986 | $1,708 | 30.0% | 77.9% | 4.2% |
| Peterson | 2.21 | 28.7 | 17.5% | 74.7% | 5.6% | 1982 | $1,723 | 40.9% | 93.2% | 9.3% |
| South Phoenix | 3.09 | 33.6 | 17.5% | 40.4% | 5.7% | 1997 | $1,799 | 27.7% | 83.0% | 4.0% |
| Tempe Junction | 2.35 | 30.1 | 8.5% | 59.2% | 21.6% | 1964 | $1,613 | 60.5% | 93.1% | 12.5% |
| Meyer Park | 2.29 | 33.8 | 6.2% | 43.9% | 9.3% | 1975 | $1,721 | 45.6% | 98.6% | 4.7% |
| Sunset | 2.74 | 27.0 | 14.5% | 79.0% | 11.6% | 1983 | $1,669 | 54.2% | 92.3% | 8.7% |
| Riverside | 1.84 | 27.1 | 4.0% | 86.7% | 14.5% | 1994 | $1,741 | 51.2% | 93.4% | 13.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ahwatukee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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