About the city

Phoenix

According to World Population Review, Phoenix is the capital of Arizona, and it has a growing population of 1,675,144 people. Phoenix was incorporated in 1881, and the Urban city is located in the south-central part of Arizona, with the average household earning a median of $77,041.

While the median household income in Phoenix is around $77,041, which is considered middle class, a significant portion of the population may be lower middle class or struggling with the cost of living. A recent study by GoBankingRates found that in some Phoenix suburbs, a household income of $100,000 or more is needed to be considered middle class.

Top Phoenix Attractions

  1. Desert Botanical Garden
  2. Heard Museum
  3. Phoenix Zoo
  4. South Mountain Park
  5. Musical Instrument Museum

Arizona Cities Comparison

City Population Median Income Year Incorporated
Phoenix 1,675,144 $77,041 1881
Glendale 257,125 $89,767 1910
Tempe 195,805 $71,406 1894
Phoenix Skyline

Sources

  1. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. (2025, June 26). Phoenix, Arizona History 2025. Retrieved from https://www.achp.gov/preserve-america/community/phoenix-arizona
  2. The Arizona Republic. (2025, June 19). 122 degrees is still heat record for Phoenix, even after 35 years. Retrieved from https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-weather/2025/06/19/122-degrees-is-still-heat-record-for-phoenix-even-after-35-years/84192351007/
  3. World Population Review. (2025, June 26). Phoenix, Arizona Population 2025. Retrieved from https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/arizona/phoenix