Population 45,751 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Desert View
Household size in Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.91 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.91 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Desert View sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Phoenix area overall, where it has 2.80 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.70, in line with the national trend.
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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 35.6 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 36.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 38.3 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 39.1 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +3.5 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Desert View skews older than the country: its median age is 43.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. No 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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 14.0% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Desert View: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one 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 Desert View
Renters in Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 32.8% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 37.7% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 36.6% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 33.4% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Desert View is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 14.1% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 14.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −5.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Desert View than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 8.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1988 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1989 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1990 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Desert View is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only two of Phoenix's 19 neighborhoods have newer homes.
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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,562 | $1,123 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,679 | $1,158 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,076 | $1,342 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,809 | $1,927 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,247 | +$804 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in Desert View runs $2,809 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,247 a month since 2006–10, up 80%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Phoenix neighborhood has higher rents.
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 Desert View
Bachelor's degrees in Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 27.8% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.6% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.0% | 31.1% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.8% | 35.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Desert View is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.8%) 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 7.9 points, in line with the national trend. Desert View has the highest share of college graduates of any Phoenix neighborhood.
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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 85.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 86.0% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 87.2% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Desert View: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Desert View has the highest share of high school graduates of any Phoenix neighborhood.
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 Desert View
| Period | Desert View | Phoenix area | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Desert View has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Phoenix neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Desert View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View | 2.62 | 43.3 | 8.2% | 16.0% | 6.3% | 2003 | $2,809 | 61.8% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| Desert Hills | 2.68 | 44.3 | 6.3% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 2004 | $2,463 | 49.9% | 96.9% | 2.6% |
| Paradise Valley | 2.43 | 43.0 | 9.1% | 33.2% | 7.7% | 1986 | $2,002 | 46.0% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| Pinnacle Peak | 2.14 | 64.5 | 1.4% | 3.0% | 18.9% | 2002 | $2,838 | 66.4% | 98.5% | 3.0% |
| Deer Valley | 2.56 | 38.1 | 11.8% | 37.8% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,929 | 36.7% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
| North Gateway | 2.59 | 38.9 | 10.0% | 35.1% | 8.2% | 2009 | $1,950 | 52.0% | 96.5% | 3.6% |
| North Scottsdale | 2.21 | 50.1 | 6.6% | 29.8% | 13.5% | 1995 | $2,469 | 64.7% | 98.2% | 3.7% |
| North Mountain | 2.61 | 38.3 | 14.9% | 45.3% | 6.9% | 1976 | $1,667 | 28.6% | 86.1% | 7.2% |
| Cactus Gale | 2.93 | 33.9 | 13.9% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 1976 | $1,958 | 18.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Greenbriar | 2.68 | 41.1 | 7.8% | 33.5% | 4.5% | 1978 | $1,489 | 25.0% | 92.2% | 6.8% |
| New Village | 3.21 | 38.9 | 8.3% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 2006 | $2,472 | 48.0% | 95.4% | 0.4% |
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 Desert View. 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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