Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Goodyear, AZ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,418
Population
112,174
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Bask in the recreational opportunities of this growing Phoenix suburb
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Located in the Sonoran Desert, Goodyear sits 17 miles west of Phoenix, offering a mix of suburban living and outdoor recreation. The city, named after the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company's historic cotton operations, has grown into an established community. Estrella Mountain Regional Park spans 20,000 acres with more than 30 miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, while baseball fans gather at Goodyear Ballpark during spring training to watch the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Current rental rates range from $1,283 for studios to $2,821 for four-bedroom homes.
Goodyear features several distinct neighborhoods across its landscape. The Estrella community stretches across 20,000 acres near the Estrella Mountains, showcasing desert vistas, while Palm Valley, situated north of Interstate 10, offers established residential areas. PebbleCreek, a 55+ community, features 54 holes of golf and resort amenities. The area's roots trace back to 1917, when the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company purchased 16,000 acres for cotton cultivation. Today, Goodyear's population exceeds 95,000, and residents experience more than 300 sunny days annually, making it a sought-after rental destination that combines suburban convenience with desert landscapes.
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Multiple shopping options are available in Canyon Trails.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,800
Average: $118,939
Education
31,985
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
53,301
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Goodyear has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Goodyear, AZ is $1,262 for a studio, $1,422 for one bedroom, $1,674 for two bedrooms, and $2,175 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goodyear has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,422/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$2,738/month
2,032 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,573/month
1,503 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Goodyear, AZ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,120 Students
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Public
Grades K-12
894 Students
Legacy Traditional School - Goodyear K-6
Public
Grades K-5
585 Students
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Goodyear
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Public
Grades K-12
318 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,120 Students
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Public
Grades K-12
894 Students
Public
Grades K-12
318 Students
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Public
Grades 6-12
882 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
815 Students
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Public
Grades K-12
894 Students
Public
Grades K-12
318 Students
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Public
Grades 6-12
882 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,292 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,292 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park
- Base and Meridian Wildlife Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.