Each entry below is one question turned into a map query. It names the fields it weighs and why, shows the areas that come out on top with their real measured values, and states what the data cannot tell you. The link at the end opens that exact query on the Phoenix map with the weights already set, so you can change a weight, swap a field, or draw your own area and get a different answer.
None of these are the “right” query. They are starting points chosen to show which fields exist for Phoenix and how combining them changes what you can honestly say.
Which Phoenix areas have many residents but few bank branches?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against mapped bank branches
In Phoenix, the top-scoring areas are Maryvale (south-west), Alhambra (south-east), and Alhambra (west). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈19,472 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 96
≈0 bank or credit unions nearby
≈19,472 residents (total)
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 94
≈0 bank or credit unions nearby
≈21,958 residents (total)
Alhambra (west)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 93
≈1 bank or credit union nearby
≈19,686 residents (total)
Rancho Hermosoin the Camelback East districtScore 92
≈0 bank or credit unions nearby
≈15,063 residents (total)
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 92
≈1 bank or credit union nearby
≈17,569 residents (total)
How this query was built
Residents ranked high against mapped bank and credit-union branches ranked low. It is called a coverage gap rather than an absence because the scorer blends percentile ranks: an area can top this index while still having several branches in it.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bank or credit union competition
lower
50%
Count of mapped bank and credit-union branches, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
It is not residents per branch. Two areas with very different true ratios can rank identically, and a high rank never means there is no branch nearby — only that mapped branch presence is thin relative to population.
Try changing it
· Raise the branch weight to lean the index toward supply rather than demand.
· Swap residents for the 65-and-over count to target a specific customer profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on bank or credit union competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈19,472 residents (total). Alhambra (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈21,958 residents (total). Alhambra (west) ranks #3 with a score of 92.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 bank or credit union nearby and ≈19,686 residents (total). Rancho Hermoso ranks #4 with a score of 91.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈15,063 residents (total). Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 91.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 bank or credit union nearby and ≈17,569 residents (total).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bank or credit union competition and Total (2020). 7,841 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Phoenix areas have strong attractions but limited hotel supply?
Gap index — mapped attractions and transit ranked against existing hotel presence
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Roosevelt (Central City), Alhambra (east) (Alhambra) and Central City. Roosevelt (Central City) leads with a score of 52.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈15 hotels nearby, ≈56 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈3 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Arts and entertainment venue density and transit access ranked high against existing hotel presence ranked low — the three things that decide whether a location can draw and hold overnight visitors.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
hotel competition
lower
40%
Count of mapped hotels, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
arts and entertainment
higher
35%
Count of all mapped arts, entertainment and attraction venues — the visitor draw.
transit stop count
higher
25%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It has no room counts, no occupancy, no rates, no planning constraints and no site availability. Thin mapped hotel presence is not proof there is room in the market.
Try changing it
· Raise the hotel weight to prioritise areas with the least existing supply.
· Swap attractions for eat-and-drink venues to test a dining-led location instead.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on hotel competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.4), arts and entertainment (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Roosevelt (Central City) ranks #1 with a score of 52.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈15 hotels nearby, ≈56 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈3 transit stops. Alhambra (east) (Alhambra) ranks #2 with a score of 49.9/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈12 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈2 transit stops. Central City ranks #3 with a score of 50.5/100 across 36 blocks: ≈13 hotels nearby, ≈28 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈6 transit stops. Alhambra (east 2) (Alhambra) ranks #4 with a score of 48.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈9 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈5 transit stops. Encanto ranks #5 with a score of 47.4/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈14 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈0 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: hotel competition, arts and entertainment and transit stop count. 7,781 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which lower-income parts of Phoenix have the fewest grocery stores?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 residents below the poverty level ranked against mapped grocery stores
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale (south), Alhambra (south-east), and Maryvale (south-west). Maryvale (south) leads with a score of 93.1/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈2 grocery stores nearby and ≈5,583 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 93
≈2 grocery stores nearby
≈5,583 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 93
≈4 grocery stores nearby
≈6,202 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 92
≈0 grocery stores nearby
≈3,914 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
≈4,040 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Alhambra (north)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 91
≈0 grocery stores nearby
≈4,087 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
Residents below the poverty level ranked high against mapped grocery stores ranked low. It is the food-access question posed as a relative ranking rather than a claim that any area has no food retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
grocery store competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped grocery stores, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
55%
The "income below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped grocery presence is not food access: it carries no store size, no price level, no fresh-produce range and no opening hours, and a large supermarket just outside a hex serves it perfectly well. This ranks places; it does not identify anywhere as being without food.
Try changing it
· Add transit stops to weigh how easily residents can reach stores further out.
· Swap the poverty count for household income brackets to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on grocery store competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south) ranks #1 with a score of 93.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2 grocery stores nearby and ≈5,583 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Alhambra (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4 grocery stores nearby and ≈6,202 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Maryvale (south-west) ranks #3 with a score of 91.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and ≈3,914 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Parkwood ranks #4 with a score of 91.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3 grocery stores nearby and ≈4,040 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level). Alhambra (north) ranks #5 with a score of 91.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and ≈4,087 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: grocery store competition and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 7,863 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which parts of Phoenix have the fewest soul food restaurants for their population?
soul food restaurant demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing soul food presence
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Alhambra (west). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 72.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 soul foods nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈19,808 residents (total). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 73
≈0 soul foods nearby
≈0 km of walkable streets
≈19,808 residents (total)
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 72
≈0 soul foods nearby
≈0 km of walkable streets
≈18,193 residents (total)
Alhambra (west)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 72
≈0 soul foods nearby
≈0 km of walkable streets
≈19,686 residents (total)
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 71
≈0 soul foods nearby
≈0 km of walkable streets
≈21,958 residents (total)
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 71
≈0 soul foods nearby
≈0 km of walkable streets
≈18,625 residents (total)
How this query was built
Resident counts and walkable street length ranked against the number of restaurants of this type already mapped in the area, the last inverted so thin presence ranks high.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
soul food competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped soul food restaurants already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
Cuisine labels come from how a venue describes itself in the map data, so coverage is uneven and a restaurant serving this food may be recorded under a different label. Thin mapped presence is not proof of demand, and this is not a claim about what residents want to eat.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the fewest existing restaurants.
· Swap the demand pillar for a specific age band or household type.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Which parts of Phoenix have the fewest Italian restaurants for their population?
Top areas: Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west) and Alhambra (south-east) — ≈1 Italian restaurant nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on soul food competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 72.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 soul foods nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈19,808 residents (total). Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 72.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 soul foods nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈18,193 residents (total). Alhambra (west) ranks #3 with a score of 71.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 soul foods nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈19,686 residents (total). Alhambra (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 71.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 soul foods nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈21,958 residents (total). Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 70.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 soul foods nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈18,625 residents (total).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: soul food competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 7,781 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where should you open a new hair salon in Phoenix?
hair salon demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing hair salon presence
In Phoenix, Parkwood (Maryvale), Maryvale (west) (Maryvale), and Alhambra are the top-ranking areas. Parkwood (Maryvale) leads with a score of 72.6/100 across 37 blocks, featuring ≈0 hair salons nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈19,671 residents (total). These areas are identified as clusters of high-scoring blocks.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 69
≈1 hair salon nearby
≈0 km of walkable streets
≈17,948 residents (total)
How this query was built
Three signals: how many people are around, how walkable the streets are, and how many of this business type are already mapped there. The last is scored inverted, so an area ranks high when demand signals are strong and existing presence is thin.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
hair salon competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped hair salons already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
This is a shortlist, not a site recommendation. It has no rent, no footfall, no unit availability, no licensing and no catchment modelling, and thin mapped presence is not proof that an area lacks provision.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the least existing presence.
· Swap the demand pillar for the age band or household type your customers actually fall into.
· Draw your own catchment on the map to score just that area.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where should you open a new gym in Phoenix?
Top areas: Maryvale (south-west), Alhambra and Maryvale (west) — ≈0 gyms nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on hair salon competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Parkwood (Maryvale) ranks #1 with a score of 72.6/100 across 37 blocks, featuring ≈0 hair salons nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈19,671 residents (total). Maryvale (west) (Maryvale) ranks #2 with a score of 70.1/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈0 hair salons nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈19,201 residents (total). Alhambra ranks #3 with a score of 70.1/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1 hair salon nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈21,958 residents (total). Palmaritas (North Mountain) ranks #4 with a score of 69.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈0 hair salons nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈15,861 residents (total). Maryvale (south-west) (Maryvale) ranks #5 with a score of 69.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1 hair salon nearby, ≈0 km of walkable streets, and ≈17,948 residents (total).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: hair salon competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 7,781 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Phoenix areas have high household incomes but little retail?
Index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked against mapped retail density
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Desert View, Camelback East, and Ahwatukee Foothills (south). Desert View leads with a score of 97.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 193,174. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Household income ranked high against mapped retail presence ranked low. It points at spending power that currently has little to spend it on locally, which is the classic catchment argument for a new store.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
retail competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped retail venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
55%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
Thin mapped retail is not proof an area lacks shops, and high income does not mean residents shop locally — they may simply shop elsewhere. It has no rent, no footfall and no catchment modelling.
Try changing it
· Switch to the $1M-plus home value count for a countable affluence signal.
· Swap total retail for a specific category to test one vertical.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on retail competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Desert View ranks #1 with a score of 97.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 193,174. Camelback East ranks #2 with a score of 93.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 194,472. Ahwatukee Foothills (south) ranks #3 with a score of 93.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 178,557. Ahwatukee Foothills (south 2) ranks #4 with a score of 95.7/100 across 36 blocks, showing ≈2 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 186,673. North Mountain ranks #5 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 146,116.
Fields scored: retail competition and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 7,410 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Phoenix areas combine high household incomes with residents aged 25 to 39?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked with 2020 Census age counts
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Laveen, Paradise Valley, and Camelback East. Laveen leads with a score of 73.8/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows median income: 113,996 and ≈2,767 residents aged 25-39. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Household income and the 25-39 age band are ranked together, high on both. They come from different censuses — income is an ACS 2018-2022 block-group estimate, the age count a 2020 Census 100% enumeration — and from different universes, households and people.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
50%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
residents aged 25-39
higher
50%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the residents aged 25-39 are the ones with the high incomes. No table crosses age with income, so this is two separate distributions ranking high in the same place: an overlap of areas, not a description of anybody.
Try changing it
· Switch to household income brackets for a countable income figure instead of a level.
· Swap the age band for 18-24 or 65-and-over to move the profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This map ranks every block in Phoenix based on two factors: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) and residents aged 25-39. Both factors contribute equally (weight 0.5) to the ranking, with higher values ranking higher. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Laveen ranks #1 with a score of 73.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 113,996 and ≈2,767 residents aged 25-39. Paradise Valley ranks #2 with a score of 70.6/100 across 37 blocks, with a median income of 131,243 and ≈2,643 residents aged 25-39. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 69.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 124,480 and ≈2,131 residents aged 25-39. Desert View ranks #4 with a score of 68.8/100 across 37 blocks, with a median income of 193,174 and ≈882 residents aged 25-39. Deer Valley ranks #5 with a score of 68.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 124,407 and ≈1,831 residents aged 25-39.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022) and residents aged 25-39. 7,872 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where does high rent burden meet strong transit access in Phoenix?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 rent-burdened households ranked with transit stop density
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Central City, Alhambra (south-east), and Encanto. Central City leads with a score of 63.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3,000 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈9 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈2,544 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈0 transit stops
Alhambra (north-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 54
≈2,130 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈1 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter households paying 30% or more of income in rent, ranked alongside transit stop density. Housing and transport costs trade off against each other, so where both cost pressure and transit access are high is a distinct policy picture from cost pressure in car-dependent areas.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
60%
The 30%-and-over bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the rent-burdened households are the ones using the transit — no table crosses the two. Stop count is not service quality.
Try changing it
· Invert the transit weight to find cost pressure in poorly connected areas instead.
· Swap rent burden for residents below the poverty level to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Central City ranks #1 with a score of 63.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,000 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈9 transit stops. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 58/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,062 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈2 transit stops. Encanto ranks #3 with a score of 56.1/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2,134 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈3 transit stops. Camelback East ranks #4 with a score of 54.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2,544 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈0 transit stops. Alhambra (north-east) ranks #5 with a score of 53.5/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2,130 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈1 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 7,866 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are homes valued over $1 million in Phoenix?
Owner-occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 or more — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Camelback East, Camlback Corridor (Camelback East), and Alhambra. Camelback East leads with a score of 98.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈809 homes valued $1M or more. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS publishes home value in 28 brackets, so the three top brackets sum to a countable "over $1 million" figure. Brackets are counts and sum correctly, which the published value figure does not.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes valued $1M or more
higher
100%
The $1,000,000-1,499,999, $1,500,000-1,999,999 and $2,000,000-or-more brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 home value table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Value is the owner's own estimate, covers owner-occupied units only, and is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars — not a current market price and not a measure of the occupants' income.
Try changing it
· Add household income brackets to see where high-value housing and high incomes coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap in units owned free and clear to find high-value, mortgage-free housing.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on homes valued $1M or more (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Camelback East ranks #1 with a score of 98.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈809 homes valued $1M or more. Camlback Corridor (Camelback East) ranks #2 with a score of 96.9/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈613 homes valued $1M or more. Alhambra ranks #3 with a score of 95.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈547 homes valued $1M or more. Biltmore Villas (Camelback East) ranks #4 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈568 homes valued $1M or more. Desert View ranks #5 with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈440 homes valued $1M or more.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes valued $1M or more. 7,813 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are household income levels highest in Phoenix?
Block-group household income estimates, ACS 2018-2022, averaged onto the map grid
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Camelback East, Desert View, and Ahwatukee Foothills (south). Camelback East leads with a score of 95.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows median income: 194,472. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS publishes a household income figure per block group. The map grid is finer than a block group, so each hex carries a population-weighted average of the block-group figures covering it — which is why this page says "income level" rather than quoting a median for a neighbourhood.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex here holds a median: averaging medians does not produce one. It is a five-year sample estimate with a wide margin of error in small areas, and it describes households, not individual earnings or wealth.
Try changing it
· Switch to the household income brackets for a countable figure instead of a level.
· Add retail venues to see where income levels and commercial density diverge, as an index.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars), with higher ranks indicating higher income (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Camelback East ranks #1 with a score of 95.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 194,472. Desert View ranks #2 with a score of 94.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 193,174. Ahwatukee Foothills (south) ranks #3 with a score of 94.9/100 across 36 blocks, showing a median income of 188,685. Ahwatukee Foothills (south 2) ranks #4 with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 178,557. Paradise Valley ranks #5 with a score of 89.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 164,104.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 7,410 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do households earning $200,000 or more live in Phoenix?
Households in the $200,000 or more bracket — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas for residents with $200,000 or more are Camelback East (east), Alhambra, and Desert View. Camelback East (east) leads with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 1,221 residents with $200,000 or more. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks.
Camelback East (east)in the Camelback East districtalso spans Camelback EastScore 96
Camelback East (east 2)in the Camelback East districtalso spans Camelback EastScore 89
≈982 residents ($200,000 or more)
How this query was built
The ACS publishes household income in 17 brackets. A bracket is a count, so unlike the income figure it sums correctly and survives being placed on the map grid intact — which is why these pages can state a number rather than describe a level.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
$200,000 or more
higher
100%
The top bracket of the ACS 2018-2022 household income table: $200,000 or more.
What this can’t tell you
Household income is not individual earnings and not wealth, and it is a five-year sample estimate in 2022 dollars with a wide margin of error in small areas. A bracket count says nothing about who is in those households.
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The same query, retargeted
Where do households earning under $25,000 live in Phoenix?
Top areas: Alhambra (south-east), Central City and Maryvale — ≈1,938 households earning under $25,000.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on the presence of residents with $200,000 or more, with higher ranks indicating more residents and a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Camelback East (east) (Camelback East) ranks #1 with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 1,221 residents with $200,000 or more. It spans Camelback East. Alhambra ranks #2 with a score of 92.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 940 residents with $200,000 or more. Desert View ranks #3 with a score of 90.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 1,396 residents with $200,000 or more. Central Phoenix (Alhambra) ranks #4 with a score of 88.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 765 residents with $200,000 or more. Camelback East (east 2) (Camelback East) ranks #5 with a score of 88.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 982 residents with $200,000 or more. It spans Camelback East.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: $200,000 or more (2022). 7,852 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Phoenix?
Renter households paying 30% or more of household income in rent — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Alhambra, Central City, and Camelback East. Alhambra has the highest score of 93.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 3,122 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈1,966 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
How this query was built
Rent burden is the one place the US census crosses rent with income directly: the table reports rent as a percentage of household income, so the 30%-and-over bands sum to a published count. Everywhere else, rent and income are separate tables that can only be laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
100%
The 30-34.9%, 35-39.9%, 40-49.9% and 50%-or-more bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Its universe is renter-occupied units with cash rent, so it excludes owners and no-cash-rent units, and a "not computed" category is left out of the count rather than assumed. It is a sample estimate.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent, with a weight of 0.9, where higher values receive higher ranks. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Alhambra ranks #1 with a score of 93.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 3,122 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Central City ranks #2 with a score of 92.9/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 3,000 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 91.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 2,544 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Encanto ranks #4 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 2,130 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. North Mountain ranks #5 with a score of 88.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 1,966 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent.
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks located within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 7,866 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are residents below the poverty level concentrated in Phoenix?
Residents with income below the federal poverty level — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Alhambra, Maryvale (south), and Maryvale (south-west). Alhambra leads with a score of 95.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈6,450 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈4,141 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 89
≈4,613 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
The ACS poverty table crosses poverty status with household and family type, so the below-poverty count is a published cell. The federal poverty threshold varies by household size and composition, which is what makes this a better hardship measure than a flat income cut-off.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
100%
The "income in the past 12 months below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale with a wide margin of error in small areas. The federal threshold is national and is not adjusted for local housing costs, so it understates hardship in expensive cities.
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· Compare against the rent-burden count, which measures cost pressure directly.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on income in the past 12 months below poverty level, with higher ranks indicating higher scores (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Alhambra ranks #1 with a score of 95.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈6,450 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Maryvale (south) ranks #2 with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈6,110 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Maryvale (south-west) ranks #3 with a score of 91.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,364 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Camelback East ranks #4 with a score of 91.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,141 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 89.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,613 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 7,863 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units with seven or more rooms — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
The highest-ranking areas are Laveen, Paradise Valley, and Kensington (Paradise Valley). Laveen leads with a score of 89.1/100 across 37 blocks, where approximately 1,965 homes have 7 or more rooms. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The seven-, eight- and nine-or-more-room cells of the ACS rooms table, summed. Rooms are how the US census measures home size; there is no floor area figure anywhere in the extract.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes with 7 or more rooms
higher
100%
The 7-room, 8-room and 9-or-more-room cells of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area and not space per person — the census publishes no per-resident figure, so a large home with many occupants is indistinguishable here from a large home with few.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block on homes with 7 or more rooms (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Laveen ranks #1 with a score of 89.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,965 homes with 7 or more rooms. Paradise Valley ranks #2 with a score of 88.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,926 homes with 7 or more rooms. Kensington (Paradise Valley) ranks #3 with a score of 87.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,738 homes with 7 or more rooms. Desert View ranks #4 with a score of 83.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,811 homes with 7 or more rooms. Alhambra ranks #5 with a score of 83/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,497 homes with 7 or more rooms.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes with 7 or more rooms. 7,865 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Phoenix areas have many young adults but few bars?
Gap index — 2020 Census residents aged 18-24 ranked against mapped nightlife venues
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale (south-west), Alhambra, and Maryvale (west). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 96.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈2,483 residents aged 18-24. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 97
The 18-24 count ranked high against mapped bar and nightlife venues ranked low. It points at a young resident base with thin evening provision.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
residents aged 18-24
higher
55%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Residents are not customers — nightlife draws people from across a city, so a residential area with few bars may simply be where people sleep rather than where they go out. Licensing and zoning are not in the data.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on bar and nightlife competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and residents aged 18-24 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 96.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈2,483 residents aged 18-24. It spans Maryvale. Alhambra ranks #2 with a score of 94.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈8,830 residents aged 18-24. Maryvale (west) ranks #3 with a score of 94.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈2,255 residents aged 18-24. It spans Maryvale. Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #4 with a score of 93.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈2,411 residents aged 18-24. It spans Maryvale. Central City ranks #5 with a score of 93.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈1,916 residents aged 18-24.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife competition and residents aged 18-24. 7,823 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do older residents and pharmacies coincide in Phoenix?
Overlap index — 2020 Census residents aged 65+ ranked with mapped pharmacy presence
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Deer Valley, Ahwatukee Foothills, and Camelback East. Deer Valley has the highest score of 58.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2,204 residents aged 65 and over and ≈7 pharmacies nearby. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 65-and-over count ranked alongside mapped pharmacies, both high. It shows where an older population already has pharmacy provision nearby — useful for services that want to co-locate rather than fill a gap.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pharmacy
higher
35%
Count of mapped pharmacies in the hex.
residents aged 65 and over
higher
65%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It says nothing about health status, prescription volume or whether those pharmacies are accessible to the people counted. Invert the pharmacy term to look for thin provision instead.
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· Invert the pharmacy weight to search for thin provision instead of co-location.
· Swap the 65-plus count for the group-quarters count to find care facilities.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on two factors: the presence of pharmacies (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35) and the number of residents aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.65). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Deer Valley ranks #1 with a score of 58.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,204 residents aged 65 and over and ≈7 pharmacies nearby. Ahwatukee Foothills ranks #2 with a score of 57.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,297 residents aged 65 and over and ≈0 pharmacies nearby. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 57.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,106 residents aged 65 and over and ≈3 pharmacies nearby. Alhambra ranks #4 with a score of 57/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,286 residents aged 65 and over and ≈4 pharmacies nearby. North Mountain ranks #5 with a score of 55.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,958 residents aged 65 and over and ≈1 pharmacy nearby.
Each area is identified as a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped when they are within a 1,200 m radius of each other.
Fields scored: pharmacy and residents aged 65 and over. 7,827 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Residents aged 18-24 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Alhambra (west). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,483 residents aged 18-24. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 94
≈2,483 residents aged 18-24
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 92
≈2,255 residents aged 18-24
Alhambra (west)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 92
≈6,689 residents aged 18-24
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 90
≈2,411 residents aged 18-24
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 90
≈4,802 residents aged 18-24
How this query was built
Four short-span cells per sex from the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed. This is the university and early-career band, stated as the band the census actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 18-24
higher
100%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not identify students — the census extract carries no school enrolment table, and a hex with a large dormitory shows up here through the group-quarters population without being labelled as such.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have campuses and schools nearby.
· Add the group-quarters count to separate dormitory concentrations from private households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on the number of residents aged 18-24, with higher numbers receiving higher ranks (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,483 residents aged 18-24. Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,255 residents aged 18-24. Alhambra (west) ranks #3 with a score of 92/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 6,689 residents aged 18-24. Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #4 with a score of 90.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,411 residents aged 18-24. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #5 with a score of 89.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 4,802 residents aged 18-24.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 18-24. 7,823 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale (south-west), Encanto, and Maryvale (west). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈4,115 residents aged 25-39. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 88
The 2020 Census publishes sex crossed with 23 age bands as a 100% count, so this is a sum of six published cells rather than an estimate. The band is stated literally instead of as a generation label: cohort names do not line up with census bands, and the band is what was actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 25-39
higher
100%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, occupation, tenure or how long these residents have lived here. It is a single snapshot from April 2020 and says nothing about how the area has changed.
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· Swap in the 18-24 band to compare where the two age groups sit.
· Add household income brackets to see where the two overlap, as an overlap rather than a statement about these residents.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on residents aged 25-39 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,115 residents aged 25-39. Encanto ranks #2 with a score of 87.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,827 residents aged 25-39. Maryvale (west) ranks #3 with a score of 86.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈3,792 residents aged 25-39. Alhambra ranks #4 with a score of 86.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,920 residents aged 25-39. Camelback East ranks #5 with a score of 85.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈4,237 residents aged 25-39.
Fields scored: residents aged 25-39. 7,828 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do residents aged 65 and over live in Phoenix?
Residents aged 65+ on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest rankings are Ahwatukee Foothills, Camelback East, and North Mountain. Ahwatukee Foothills ranks highest with a score of 88.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,297 residents aged 65 and over. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Twelve published cells — six age spans per sex from 65-66 up to 85 and over — summed into one count. A 100% enumeration, not an estimate.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 65 and over
higher
100%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, from 65-66 through 85 and over, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, mobility, care needs or income, and it does not separate people living independently from those in nursing facilities: the group-quarters population is part of this count.
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· Add pharmacies to weigh this population against existing health-service presence.
· Add the group-quarters count to see where institutional populations drive the total.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query identifies blocks in Phoenix with a higher number of residents aged 65 and over (weighted at 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below. The areas are ranked by their overall score.
Ahwatukee Foothills ranks #1 with a score of 88.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,297 residents aged 65 and over. Camelback East ranks #2 with a score of 86.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,097 residents aged 65 and over. North Mountain ranks #3 with a score of 84.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,058 residents aged 65 and over. Claremont Place ranks #4 with a score of 84/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 1,924 residents aged 65 and over. Greentrails ranks #5 with a score of 83.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 2,188 residents aged 65 and over.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 65 and over. 7,827 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Female residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Maryvale (south-west) (Maryvale), Encanto, and Maryvale (west) (Maryvale). Maryvale (south-west) (Maryvale) leads with a score of 88/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,047 women aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 88
The 2020 Census crosses sex with age directly, so "women aged 25-39" is a sum of three published cells rather than an inference from two separate distributions. Most national censuses do not publish this crossing at all.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
women aged 25-39
higher
100%
The female 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age cross-tabulation, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, parenthood, employment or household composition — those live in separate tables that are not crossed with sex and age.
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· Compare against families with young children to see where the two coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap the age band to move the profile older or younger.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on the presence of women aged 25-39, with higher ranks indicating higher concentrations (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south-west) (Maryvale) ranks #1 with a score of 88/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,047 women aged 25-39. Encanto ranks #2 with a score of 86.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,328 women aged 25-39. Maryvale (west) (Maryvale) ranks #3 with a score of 85.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,875 women aged 25-39. Alhambra ranks #4 with a score of 84.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,398 women aged 25-39. Camelback East ranks #5 with a score of 84.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,445 women aged 25-39.
Fields scored: women aged 25-39. 7,823 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do families with children and family amenities coincide in Phoenix?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 families with children under 18 ranked with parks and fitness venues
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest combined scores for active life and families with children are Ahwatukee Foothills, Maryvale (south-west), and Maryvale (west). Ahwatukee Foothills leads with a score of 57.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈806 residents aged 0–17 and ≈25 active life & fitness venues nearby.
Families with own children under 18 ranked alongside mapped active-life venues — parks, playgrounds, pools, gyms — both high, so the index favours areas where family households already have somewhere to go.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
active life
higher
40%
Count of all mapped parks, playgrounds, gyms and other active-life venues in the hex.
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
60%
The "married-couple family: with own children under 18" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about school quality, safety or park condition, none of which is in the data. Venue counts carry no size: one large park counts as one.
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· Invert the venue weight to search for family areas with thin provision instead.
· Swap in children under six to focus on early-years households.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on active life (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and married-couple families with children under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Ahwatukee Foothills ranks #1 with a score of 57.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈806 residents aged 0–17 and ≈25 active life & fitness venues nearby. Maryvale (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 55.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,659 residents aged 0–17 and ≈0 active life & fitness venues nearby. Maryvale (west) ranks #3 with a score of 55.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,533 residents aged 0–17 and ≈0 active life & fitness venues nearby. Camelback East ranks #4 with a score of 55.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈837 residents aged 0–17 and ≈22 active life & fitness venues nearby. Alhambra ranks #5 with a score of 54.9/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,428 residents aged 0–17 and ≈5 active life & fitness venues nearby.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: active life and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 7,867 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Residents under 5 years old on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Maryvale (south-west 2). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 91.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,485 children under 5. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 92
≈1,485 children under 5
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 91
≈1,331 children under 5
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 90
≈1,621 children under 5
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 89
≈1,667 children under 5
Alhambra (north-west)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 86
≈1,134 children under 5
How this query was built
The under-5 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table. A 100% count of the youngest residents, which is the demand base for childcare, pediatric services and family retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 5
higher
100%
The male and female under-5 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about whether those children are in paid childcare, nothing about their household's income, and nothing about the supply of childcare places nearby.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on children under 5 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into areas.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 91.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,485 children under 5. Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 90.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,331 children under 5. Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #3 with a score of 90.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,621 children under 5. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 88.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,667 children under 5. Alhambra (north-west) ranks #5 with a score of 86.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,134 children under 5.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 5. 7,830 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do families with children under six live in Phoenix?
Children under 6 living in families — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest rankings are Alhambra, Parkwood (Maryvale), and Maryvale (south) (Maryvale). Alhambra ranks highest with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,974 children under 6 in families. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks.
The ACS children-in-households table crosses family type with the child's age band, so the under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells can be summed across married-couple and single-householder families into one pre-school count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 6 in families
higher
100%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across married-couple, male-householder and female-householder families in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts children, not families, so an area with fewer larger families can outrank one with more small ones. It says nothing about childcare enrolment or supply.
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· Compare against the 2020 Census under-5 count, which is a 100% enumeration.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on the presence of children under 6 in families, with a weight of 0.9 for higher ranks. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed.
Alhambra ranks #1 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 1,974 children under 6 in families. Parkwood (Maryvale) ranks #2 with a score of 88.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,436 children under 6 in families. Maryvale (south) (Maryvale) ranks #3 with a score of 87.7/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 1,627 children under 6 in families. Maryvale (west) (Maryvale) ranks #4 with a score of 86/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 1,814 children under 6 in families. Central City ranks #5 with a score of 85.5/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 1,197 children under 6 in families.
Each identified area consists of a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 6 in families. 7,858 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do grandchildren under 18 live with their grandparents in Phoenix?
Grandchildren under 18 in the householder's home — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Maryvale (south-west 2). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 97.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,090 residents aged 0–17. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 98
≈1,090 residents aged 0–17
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 95
≈816 residents aged 0–17
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 93
≈833 residents aged 0–17
South Phoenixin the South Mountain districtScore 92
≈712 residents aged 0–17
Maryvale (south-west 3)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 91
≈827 residents aged 0–17
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census relationship table: people under 18 living in a household headed by their grandparent. It is the clearest multigenerational-household signal the US extract carries.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years
higher
100%
The "grandchild, under 18 years" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — a 100% count.
What this can’t tell you
It does not say whether a parent is also present, nor anything about guardianship, income or the reason for the arrangement.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 97.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,090 residents aged 0–17. Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 94.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈816 residents aged 0–17. Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #3 with a score of 92.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈833 residents aged 0–17. South Phoenix ranks #4 with a score of 91.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈712 residents aged 0–17. Maryvale (south-west 3) ranks #5 with a score of 91.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈827 residents aged 0–17.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years (2020). 7,809 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do married couples with children under 18 live in Phoenix?
Married-couple families with own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Alhambra (south-east). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,659 residents aged 0–17. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 93
≈1,659 residents aged 0–17
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 93
≈1,533 residents aged 0–17
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 88
≈1,360 residents aged 0–17
Maryvale (west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 88
≈1,565 residents aged 0–17
Alhambra (north)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 86
≈1,418 residents aged 0–17
How this query was built
The ACS family table crosses family type with the presence and age of own children, so "married couple with own children under 18" is a published cell rather than two counts laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
100%
The "married-couple family: with own children of the householder under 18 years" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
"Own children" means the householder's own children, so it excludes stepchildren and other children in the home. It says nothing about income, schooling or how many children each family has.
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· Add education venues to weigh family presence against schooling and childcare supply.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on the presence of married-couple families with their own children under 18 years, with higher ranks indicating more of this characteristic (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,659 residents aged 0–17. Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 92.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,533 residents aged 0–17. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #3 with a score of 88.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,360 residents aged 0–17. Maryvale (west 2) ranks #4 with a score of 87.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,565 residents aged 0–17. Alhambra (north) ranks #5 with a score of 85.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,418 residents aged 0–17.
Fields scored: Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 7,867 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are never-married residents concentrated in Phoenix?
Residents 15 and over who have never married — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale, Alhambra and Camelback East (south-east) (Camelback East). Maryvale leads with a score of 92.6/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈7,628 never-married residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Camelback East (east)in the Camelback East districtalso spans Camelback EastScore 88
≈6,119 never-married residents
How this query was built
The ACS marital-status table crosses sex with marital status, so the male and female never-married cells sum to a single published count. Its universe is residents aged 15 and over.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
never-married residents
higher
100%
The male and female "never married" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 marital-status table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale, so small areas carry a wide margin of error. Never-married is not the same as single or living alone — cohabiting partners are counted here too.
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· Compare against householders living alone, which is a 100% count from a different table.
· Add nightlife venues to see where this population and social venues coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on never-married residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Maryvale ranks #1 with a score of 92.6/100 across 37 blocks: ≈7,628 never-married residents. Alhambra ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 37 blocks: ≈8,478 never-married residents. Camelback East (south-east) (Camelback East) ranks #3 with a score of 91.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈7,459 never-married residents. It spans Camelback East. Central City ranks #4 with a score of 88.6/100 across 37 blocks: ≈8,862 never-married residents. Camelback East (east) (Camelback East) ranks #5 with a score of 87.7/100 across 37 blocks: ≈6,119 never-married residents. It spans Camelback East.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: never-married residents. 7,869 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Central City, Camelback East, and Encanto. Central City has the top score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3,864 residents in nonfamily, 1-person households. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS household-size table crosses family status with size, and a one-person household is non-family by definition, so this is a single published cell.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Nonfamily households: 1-person household
higher
100%
The "non-family households: 1-person household" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about the age or income of the occupant, and nothing about whether the arrangement is by choice. It is a sample estimate, so small areas carry a wide margin of error.
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· Compare against householders living alone, a 100% count of the same idea from the 2020 Census.
· Add the smallest homes to see where small households and small homes coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on nonfamily, 1-person households, where a higher count results in a higher rank (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed below.
Central City holds the #1 rank with a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈3,864 residents in nonfamily, 1-person households. Camelback East is #2 with a score of 94/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3,828 residents in nonfamily, 1-person households. Encanto ranks #3 with 92.6/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈3,628 residents in nonfamily, 1-person households. Alhambra is #4 with 92.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,803 residents in nonfamily, 1-person households. Squaw Peak Terrace (Camelback East) ranks #5 with 90.6/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈3,340 residents in nonfamily, 1-person households.
Fields scored: Nonfamily households: 1-person household (2022). 7,869 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are people living alone concentrated in Phoenix?
Householders living alone on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores for householders living alone are Camelback East, Encanto, and Central City. Camelback East has the top score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 3,552 householders living alone. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks.
Squaw Peak Terracein the Camelback East districtScore 89
≈2,983 householders living alone
Claremont Placein the Camelback East districtScore 89
≈2,295 householders living alone
How this query was built
The 2020 Census relationship table crosses householder status with sex and with living alone, so this is a published cell rather than something inferred by overlaying household size onto a population count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
householders living alone
higher
100%
The male and female "householder living alone" cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about age, income or whether living alone is by choice. It counts householders, so it excludes anyone living alone in group quarters.
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· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to see where the two overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on the number of householders living alone, with higher numbers receiving higher ranks (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Camelback East ranks #1 with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 3,552 householders living alone. Encanto ranks #2 with a score of 93.4/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 3,242 householders living alone. Central City ranks #3 with a score of 91.1/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 4,146 householders living alone. Squaw Peak Terrace (within Camelback East) ranks #4 with a score of 89.3/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 2,983 householders living alone. Claremont Place (also within Camelback East) ranks #5 with a score of 88.8/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 2,295 householders living alone.
Each area is identified as a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped together within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: householders living alone. 7,817 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Same-sex spouses and unmarried partners on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Encanto (south-east) (Encanto), Squaw Peak Terrace (Camelback East) and Encanto (south-east 2) (Encanto). Encanto (south-east) (Encanto) leads with a score of 97.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈329 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Encanto (south-east)in the Encanto districtalso spans EncantoScore 97
≈329 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Squaw Peak Terracein the Camelback East districtScore 92
≈188 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Encanto (south-east 2)in the Encanto districtalso spans EncantoScore 92
The 2020 Census was the first to publish same-sex spouses and same-sex unmarried partners as their own cells rather than folding them into an unmarried-partner total. Both are summed here, so the count covers married and cohabiting couples alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
higher
100%
The same-sex spouse and same-sex unmarried-partner cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts partners in couple households only, so it is not a measure of the wider LGBTQ+ population, which the census does not enumerate. It says nothing about income, age or how long anyone has lived here.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on same-sex spouses and unmarried partners (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Encanto (south-east) (Encanto) ranks #1 with a score of 97.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈329 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. It spans Encanto. Squaw Peak Terrace (Camelback East) ranks #2 with a score of 92.1/100 across 37 blocks: ≈188 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Encanto (south-east 2) (Encanto) ranks #3 with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks: ≈235 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. It spans Encanto. Camelback East ranks #4 with a score of 91/100 across 37 blocks: ≈190 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Alhambra ranks #5 with a score of 88.1/100 across 37 blocks: ≈155 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. 7,791 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Families with one householder, no spouse present, and own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas for single-parent families are Alhambra, Maryvale (south-west), and Camelback East. Alhambra leads with a score of 94.4/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,898 single-parent families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 90
≈1,415 single-parent families
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 90
≈1,508 single-parent families
How this query was built
Male-householder and female-householder families with no spouse present and own children under 18 are published as separate cells; both are summed here so the count covers single fathers and single mothers alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
single-parent families
higher
100%
The male- and female-householder "no spouse present, with own children under 18" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 family table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, working hours or support networks, and it does not capture a single parent living in someone else's household — the table counts families by their householder.
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· Compare against grandchildren living with grandparents for a fuller caregiving picture.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on single-parent families, with higher ranks indicating more families (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Alhambra ranks #1 with a score of 94.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,898 single-parent families. Maryvale (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,591 single-parent families. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 90.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,225 single-parent families. Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #4 with a score of 89.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,415 single-parent families. Maryvale (west) ranks #5 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,508 single-parent families.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: single-parent families. 7,847 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which parts of Phoenix have the largest households?
Households of seven or more people — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, areas with the most households of 7 or more people include Parkwood (Maryvale), Estrella, and Camelback East. Parkwood (Maryvale) has a score of 93.8/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 508 households of 7 or more people. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 91
≈493 households of 7 or more people
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 91
≈377 households of 7 or more people
How this query was built
Seven-or-more is the top band of the ACS household-size table. Family and non-family households are published separately at that size and are summed here, so the count covers both.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households of 7 or more people
higher
100%
The family and non-family "7-or-more person household" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not distinguish a large family from a shared house, and it says nothing about crowding — the number of rooms is a separate table that is not crossed with household size.
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· Add homes with seven or more rooms to compare household size against home size, as an overlap.
· Compare against families with own children under 18.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on households of 7 or more people, with higher ranks indicating more such households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Parkwood (Maryvale) ranks #1 with a score of 93.8/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 508 households of 7 or more people. Estrella ranks #2 with a score of 92.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 405 households of 7 or more people. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 336 households of 7 or more people. Maryvale (west) (Maryvale) ranks #4 with a score of 91.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 493 households of 7 or more people. Maryvale (south-west) (Maryvale) ranks #5 with a score of 91.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 377 households of 7 or more people.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households of 7 or more people. 7,839 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Phoenix areas have many young children but few childcare and school venues?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 children under 6 ranked against mapped education venues
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Parkwood (Maryvale), Maryvale, and Alhambra. Parkwood (Maryvale) leads with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1 education venue nearby and ≈1,425 children under 6 in families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Children under six ranked high against mapped education and childcare venues ranked low. It is the demand-versus-provision view for early-years services.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
education competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped education and childcare venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
children under 6 in families
higher
55%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across all family types in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped venue counts carry no capacity, no waiting lists and no licensing, so a single large nursery counts the same as a small one. Thin mapped presence is not proof that provision is missing.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on education competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Parkwood (Maryvale) ranks #1 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1 education venue nearby and ≈1,425 children under 6 in families. Maryvale ranks #2 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2 education venues nearby and ≈1,095 children under 6 in families. Alhambra ranks #3 with a score of 89.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈6 education venues nearby and ≈1,974 children under 6 in families. South Mountain ranks #4 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3 education venues nearby and ≈1,101 children under 6 in families. Laveen ranks #5 with a score of 88/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3 education venues nearby and ≈1,306 children under 6 in families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: education competition and children under 6 in families. 7,858 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do rental housing and transit access coincide in Phoenix?
Overlap index — 2020 Census renter-occupied units ranked with transit stop density
In Phoenix, areas with high scores include Encanto, Roosevelt, and Alhambra (south-east). Encanto leads with a score of 57.6/100 across 37 blocks, featuring approximately 5,303 residents (renter occupied) and approximately 4 transit stops. These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Alhambra (north-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 53
≈3,722 residents (renter occupied)
≈1 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter-occupied units ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Renters are more transit-dependent than owners on average, so this is the combination a rental platform or build-to-rent operator cares about.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
Renter occupied
higher
60%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied units.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say the renters use the transit — the US extract carries no commute-mode table. Stop count is not frequency, and tenure counts units rather than households.
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· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walkability alongside transit.
· Swap renter-occupied units for large apartment buildings to focus on dense stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter occupied residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Encanto ranks #1 with a score of 57.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 5,303 residents (renter occupied) and approximately 4 transit stops. Roosevelt ranks #2 with a score of 56.2/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 5,857 residents (renter occupied) and approximately 9 transit stops. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #3 with a score of 55.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 5,116 residents (renter occupied) and approximately 2 transit stops. Camelback East ranks #4 with a score of 53.8/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 5,201 residents (renter occupied) and approximately 0 transit stops. Alhambra (north-east) ranks #5 with a score of 53.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 3,722 residents (renter occupied) and approximately 1 transit stop.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Renter occupied (2020). 7,803 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units owned free and clear, with no mortgage — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Maryvale, Alhambra, and North Mountain. Maryvale leads with a score of 82.2/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈811 residents (owned free and clear). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
A published cell of the 2020 Census tenure table: occupied units whose owner carries no mortgage or loan. It is a 100% count and a distinct signal from ownership generally.
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The "owned free and clear" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — occupied units with no mortgage.
What this can’t tell you
Mortgage-free does not mean high income or high value — it tracks longer tenure and older owners, and the census carries no owner age, so that reading is not available here.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on Owned free and clear (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Maryvale ranks #1 with a score of 82.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈811 residents (owned free and clear). Alhambra ranks #2 with a score of 81.4/100 across 37 blocks: ≈768 residents (owned free and clear). North Mountain ranks #3 with a score of 80.8/100 across 37 blocks: ≈768 residents (owned free and clear). Ahwatukee Foothills ranks #4 with a score of 80.7/100 across 37 blocks: ≈828 residents (owned free and clear). Camelback East ranks #5 with a score of 80.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈736 residents (owned free and clear).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Owned free and clear (2020). 7,800 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units in structures of 50 or more units — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Camelback East, Encanto, and Central City. Camelback East leads with a score of 95.4/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈2,651 residents (50 or more). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Squaw Peak Terracein the Camelback East districtScore 91
≈1,966 residents (50 or more)
Skyline Heightsin the Camelback East districtScore 90
≈1,012 residents (50 or more)
How this query was built
The top band of the ACS units-in-structure table: homes in buildings with 50 or more units. It is the closest thing the extract has to a high-rise measure.
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50 or more
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The "50 or more units" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 units-in-structure table.
What this can’t tell you
Unit count is not height — a 50-unit walk-up complex and a tower both land here. It says nothing about tenure, rent or building age.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on 50 or more (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Camelback East ranks #1 with a score of 95.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2,651 residents (50 or more). Encanto ranks #2 with a score of 94.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,026 residents (50 or more). Central City ranks #3 with a score of 92.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,184 residents (50 or more). Squaw Peak Terrace (Camelback East) ranks #4 with a score of 90.6/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,966 residents (50 or more). Skyline Heights (Camelback East) ranks #5 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,012 residents (50 or more).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 50 or more (2022). 7,805 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is owner-occupied housing concentrated in Phoenix?
Owner-occupied housing units, mortgaged and owned outright — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Deer Valley, Wild Flower (Deer Valley), and Maryvale (west) (Maryvale). Deer Valley leads with a score of 85.9/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,527 owner-occupied units. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The 2020 Census splits ownership into units held with a mortgage and units owned free and clear. Both are summed here, because owner-occupied means both — taking only the mortgaged cell would miss outright owners entirely.
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owner-occupied units
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100%
The "owned with a mortgage or a loan" and "owned free and clear" cells of the 2020 Census tenure table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not owners, and says nothing about home value, equity or how long the owner has been there.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on owner-occupied units (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Deer Valley ranks #1 with a score of 85.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈3,527 owner-occupied units. Wild Flower (Deer Valley) ranks #2 with a score of 82/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈3,008 owner-occupied units. Maryvale (west) (Maryvale) ranks #3 with a score of 81.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈2,984 owner-occupied units. Maryvale (south-west) (Maryvale) ranks #4 with a score of 81.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈2,947 owner-occupied units. Paradise Valley ranks #5 with a score of 81.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈3,116 owner-occupied units.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: owner-occupied units. 7,819 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units built in 1939 or earlier — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, areas with the highest scores for properties built in 1939 or earlier include Central City (south-east), Downtown Phoenix, and Camelback East. Central City (south-east) leads with a score of 99/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,397 residents in properties built in 1939 or earlier.
Central City (south-east)in the Central City districtalso spans Central CityScore 99
≈1,397 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Downtown Phoenixin the Central City districtScore 99
Central City (south)in the Central City districtalso spans Central CityScore 94
≈365 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Central City (south-east 2)in the Central City districtalso spans Central CityScore 92
≈473 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
How this query was built
The oldest band of the ACS year-built table. It is the standard US shorthand for pre-war stock and a strong signal for renovation, insulation and heritage-related demand.
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Built 1939 or earlier
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The 1939-or-earlier cell of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table.
What this can’t tell you
Build year says nothing about condition, renovation history or whether a building is protected. Year built is reported for the structure, not for individual units.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on properties built in 1939 or earlier (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Central City (south-east) ranks #1 with a score of 99/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,397 residents in properties built in 1939 or earlier. Downtown Phoenix ranks #2 with a score of 98.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈1,254 residents in properties built in 1939 or earlier. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 97/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈559 residents in properties built in 1939 or earlier. Central City (south) ranks #4 with a score of 94.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈365 residents in properties built in 1939 or earlier. Central City (south-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈473 residents in properties built in 1939 or earlier.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Built 1939 or earlier (2022). 7,799 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is renter-occupied housing concentrated in Phoenix?
Renter-occupied housing units — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, areas with the highest Renter occupied scores are Encanto, Camelback East, and Alhambra. Encanto has a score of 90.6/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 5,303 residents (renter occupied). Each area consists of high-scoring blocks clustered within a 1,200 m radius.
Palmas Royalein the North Mountain districtScore 87
≈4,746 residents (renter occupied)
How this query was built
A single cell of the 2020 Census tenure table, counted for every occupied housing unit rather than estimated from a sample. Tenure is one of the few housing questions asked of everyone.
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The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied housing units.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not people, and says nothing about rent levels, lease type or whether a unit is rent-stabilised.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on Renter occupied, giving higher ranks to higher values with a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Encanto ranks #1 with a score of 90.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 5,303 residents (renter occupied). Camelback East ranks #2 with a score of 89.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 5,201 residents (renter occupied). Alhambra ranks #3 with a score of 89.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 5,348 residents (renter occupied). Central City ranks #4 with a score of 87.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 5,891 residents (renter occupied). Palmas Royale (North Mountain) ranks #5 with a score of 87.4/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 4,746 residents (renter occupied).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped when they are within a 1,200 m radius of each other.
Fields scored: Renter occupied (2020). 7,803 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
In Phoenix, Ahwatukee Foothills, Desert View (north-east), and Desert View (north-east 2) are the highest-ranking areas. Ahwatukee Foothills has a score of 94/100 across 36 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,387. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS publishes a gross rent figure per block group, covering rent plus tenant-paid utilities. As with income, the hex value is a population-weighted average of the block-group figures, so this page describes a rent level rather than quoting a neighbourhood median.
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The ACS 2018-2022 gross rent figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex holds a median. It covers units with cash rent only, so rent-stabilised and no-cash-rent units distort the picture, and it is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars rather than an asking rent today.
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This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on Median gross rent (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Ahwatukee Foothills ranks #1 with a score of 94/100 across 36 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,387. Desert View (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 95.4/100 across 34 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,563. Desert View (north-east 2) ranks #3 with a score of 92.8/100 across 33 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,628. Paradise Valley ranks #4 with a score of 95.7/100 across 32 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,651. Desert View (north-east 3) ranks #5 with a score of 93.2/100 across 32 blocks, with a median gross rent of €2,523.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median gross rent (2022). 6,576 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units built in 2010 or later — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Central City, Camelback East (east) (Camelback East) and Encanto. Central City leads with a score of 95.9/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈2,408 housing units built 2010 or later. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Camelback East (east 2)in the Camelback East districtalso spans Camelback EastScore 88
≈771 housing units built 2010 or later
Citrus Hillsin the South Mountain districtScore 87
≈681 housing units built 2010 or later
How this query was built
The 2020-or-later and 2010-2019 cells of the ACS year-built table, summed into a count of housing completed in the decade or so before the survey period.
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housing units built 2010 or later
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The "built 2020 or later" and "built 2010 to 2019" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
This is the age of the stock as recorded up to 2022, not construction activity and not a trend: the extract holds one survey period, so nothing here describes how an area has changed or where building is happening now.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on housing units built 2010 or later (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Central City ranks #1 with a score of 95.9/100 across 37 blocks: ≈2,408 housing units built 2010 or later. Camelback East (east) (Camelback East) ranks #2 with a score of 92.9/100 across 37 blocks: ≈1,356 housing units built 2010 or later. It spans Camelback East. Encanto ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks: ≈1,541 housing units built 2010 or later. Camelback East (east 2) (Camelback East) ranks #4 with a score of 87.8/100 across 37 blocks: ≈771 housing units built 2010 or later. It spans Camelback East. Citrus Hills (South Mountain) ranks #5 with a score of 87.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈681 housing units built 2010 or later.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: housing units built 2010 or later. 7,869 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units with a single room — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest rankings are Central City, Encanto, and Camelback East. Central City is ranked first with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,197 residents (1 room). These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Squaw Peak Terracein the Camelback East districtScore 90
≈732 residents (1 room)
Claremont Placein the Camelback East districtScore 89
≈573 residents (1 room)
How this query was built
The ACS rooms table counts units by number of rooms; the one-room cell is the studio and single-room-occupancy stock. The US census measures home size in rooms rather than floor area.
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1 room
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The single-room cell of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area, and the table says nothing about who lives in these units, what they cost, or whether they are occupied.
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· Compare against one-person households to see where small homes and small households coincide.
· Swap in homes with seven or more rooms for the opposite end of the stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on 1 room, with higher ranks indicating higher scores (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Central City ranks #1 with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,197 residents (1 room). Encanto ranks #2 with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈868 residents (1 room). Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 92.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈878 residents (1 room). Squaw Peak Terrace (Camelback East) ranks #4 with a score of 89.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈732 residents (1 room). Claremont Place (Camelback East) ranks #5 with a score of 89.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈573 residents (1 room).
Fields scored: 1 room (2022). 7,813 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do residents who identified as Asian alone live in Phoenix?
Residents recorded as Asian alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Alhambra (north-west), Greenway Park V, and Deer Valley. Alhambra (north-west) leads with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,205 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Alhambra (north-west)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 93
≈1,205 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Greenway Park Vin the Paradise Valley districtScore 90
≈2,745 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
≈957 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race; people selecting two or more races are counted separately.
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Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone
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100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race, not nativity, citizenship, language or national origin — the US extract has no place-of-birth table — and it is not a proxy for income or cuisine preference. It also collapses very different communities into one category.
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· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· Add retail venues to compare commercial density against resident composition, as an overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
The areas below are clusters of top-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius, based on Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9).
Alhambra (north-west) ranks #1 with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,205 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Greenway Park V ranks #2 with a score of 89.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,745 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Deer Valley ranks #3 with a score of 89/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,197 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Alhambra (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 88.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,100 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Ahwatukee Foothills ranks #5 with a score of 88.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈957 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone).
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (2020). 7,809 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do residents who identified as Black or African American alone live in Phoenix?
Residents recorded as Black or African American alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, Laveen, South Mountain (south-east), and South Mountain (south) are the highest-ranking areas. Laveen leads with a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈2,881 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Each area identifies a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈2,881 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
South Mountain (south-east)in the South Mountain districtalso spans South MountainScore 92
≈2,807 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
South Mountain (south)in the South Mountain districtalso spans South MountainScore 89
≈1,909 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 89
≈2,533 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Alhambra (north-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 88
≈1,829 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race.
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Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone
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100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race and nothing more. It is not a measure of nativity, income, tenure or any social outcome, and pairing it with such a measure would produce an overlap of places, never a statement about people.
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· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· View household income brackets separately rather than as a combined score.
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Full breakdown & sources
This map highlights areas in Phoenix by ranking blocks based on the presence of residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into distinct areas.
Laveen ranks #1 with a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈2,881 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). South Mountain (south-east) ranks #2 with a score of 92.4/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈2,807 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). South Mountain (south) ranks #3 with a score of 89.4/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈1,909 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Alhambra (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 88.5/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈2,533 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone). Alhambra (north-east) ranks #5 with a score of 88.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈1,829 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone).
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (2020). 7,818 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do Hispanic or Latino residents live in Phoenix?
Residents who identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 Census
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Maryvale (south-west 2). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 97.2/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 16,999 residents (hispanic or Latino). Each area consists of high-scoring blocks clustered within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 97
≈16,999 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 96
≈14,586 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 94
≈15,276 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Maryvale (south-west 3)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 93
≈14,082 residents (hispanic or Latino)
Rancho Hermosoin the Camelback East districtScore 92
≈12,225 residents (hispanic or Latino)
How this query was built
The 2020 Census asks Hispanic or Latino origin separately from race and publishes the two crossed, so this is a direct 100% count of everyone who identified as Hispanic or Latino, of any race.
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Weight
Why it’s here
Hispanic or Latino
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100%
The "Hispanic or Latino" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table — a self-identified 100% count, of any race.
What this can’t tell you
Hispanic or Latino origin is a self-identified census category. It is not a measure of nativity, citizenship, language spoken or country of origin — the US extract carries no place-of-birth table at all — and it must not be read as a proxy for any of them, or for income.
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· Compare against the race categories to see how origin and race intersect in each area.
· Add eat-and-drink venues to compare the local food scene against resident composition, as an overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on the presence of Hispanic or Latino residents (higher ranks indicate more, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 97.2/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 16,999 residents (hispanic or Latino). Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 95.6/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 14,586 residents (hispanic or Latino). Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #3 with a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 15,276 residents (hispanic or Latino). Maryvale (south-west 3) ranks #4 with a score of 92.7/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 14,082 residents (hispanic or Latino). Rancho Hermoso ranks #5 with a score of 92.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 12,225 residents (hispanic or Latino).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Hispanic or Latino (2020). 7,835 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is it easiest to live without a car in Phoenix?
Car-light access index — transit stops, bike-share docks and car-share pickup points
In Phoenix, Central City, Alhambra (east), and Tovrea are areas with high scores for transit access. Central City leads with a score of 9.4/100 across 37 blocks, featuring ≈9 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Three mobility signals that substitute for car ownership: transit stops, bike-share docks, and car rental or car-share pickup points. All three are network infrastructure, so the index stays inside one universe.
Field
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Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
bike share count
higher
25%
Bike rental and bike parking points in the hex.
car rental count
higher
25%
Car rental and car-sharing pickup points in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It counts infrastructure, not service — nothing about frequency, reliability, operating hours or cost. The US extract carries no vehicle-availability or commute-mode table, so this cannot be checked against how people actually travel.
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· Add grocery stores to weigh everyday errands against mobility options.
· Raise the transit weight if fixed-route service matters more than shared vehicles.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query identifies areas in Phoenix with high scores for transit stops, bike-share points, and car rental points. Each block is scored based on transit stop count (weight 0.5), bike-share count (weight 0.25), and car rental count (weight 0.25). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Central City ranks #1 with a score of 9.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈9 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Alhambra (east) ranks #2 with a score of 5.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈5 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Tovrea ranks #3 with a score of 4.5/100 across 33 blocks, featuring ≈5 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈4 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points. North Mountain ranks #5 with a score of 2.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points, and ≈0 car rental points.
Fields scored: transit stop count, bike share count and car rental count. 7,783 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Walkability index — pedestrian street length ranked with transit stop density
In Phoenix, the highest-ranking areas are Central City, Alhambra (east) and Tovrea. Central City leads with a score of 7.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 km of walkable streets and ≈9 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Two network measures from the same universe: metres of pedestrian-friendly street, and how many transit stops are within reach. Together they describe how far you can get on foot and what you can reach from there.
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Weight
Why it’s here
pedestrian length m
higher
60%
Metres of pedestrian-friendly street in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It measures network form, not experience — nothing about crossing safety, pavement quality, gradient, lighting or traffic. It is an index over places, not a score anyone has walked.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink venues to weigh what is actually within walking distance.
· Raise the transit weight to lean the index toward public-transport access.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix on pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below. Central City ranks #1 with a score of 7.5/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 km of walkable streets and ≈9 transit stops. Alhambra (east) ranks #2 with a score of 4.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 km of walkable streets and ≈5 transit stops. Tovrea ranks #3 with a score of 3.6/100 across 33 blocks: ≈0 km of walkable streets and ≈5 transit stops. Alhambra (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 3.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 km of walkable streets and ≈4 transit stops. North Mountain ranks #5 with a score of 2.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈0 km of walkable streets and ≈2 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pedestrian length m and transit stop count. 7,783 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are Phoenix's nightlife areas with the best transit access?
Overlap index — mapped nightlife venues ranked with transit stop density
In Phoenix, Central City (south-east), Alhambra, and Camelback East are the highest-ranking areas. Central City (south-east) leads with a score of 36.4/100 across 37 blocks, featuring ≈50 bars & nightlife venues and ≈8 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Central City (south-east)in the Central City districtalso spans Central CityScore 36
Bar and nightlife venue density ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Getting home is part of a night out, so venue clusters with strong transit are a different proposition from isolated ones.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife
higher
60%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Stop presence is not late-night service — the data carries no operating hours for either the venues or the transit, so a cluster served only by a daytime route ranks the same as one on a night line.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to favour walkable venue clusters.
· Swap nightlife for eat-and-drink venues to widen it to the whole evening economy.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on the count of bars and nightlife venues (weighted 0.6) and transit stops (weighted 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Central City (south-east) ranks #1 with a score of 36.4/100 across 37 blocks, offering ≈50 bars & nightlife venues and ≈8 transit stops. Alhambra ranks #2 with a score of 22.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈17 bars & nightlife venues and ≈4 transit stops. Camelback East ranks #3 with a score of 12.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈19 bars & nightlife venues and ≈0 transit stops. Central City (south-east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 13.9/100 across 34 blocks, with ≈7 bars & nightlife venues and ≈5 transit stops. Encanto ranks #5 with a score of 13.4/100 across 28 blocks, with ≈8 bars & nightlife venues and ≈2 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife and transit stop count. 7,781 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which populated parts of Phoenix have the fewest transit stops?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against transit stop density
In Phoenix, the top-ranked areas are Maryvale (south-west), Maryvale (west), and Alhambra (west). Maryvale (south-west) leads with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈19,808 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Maryvale (south-west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 96
≈0 transit stops
≈19,808 residents (total)
Maryvale (west)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 96
≈0 transit stops
≈18,193 residents (total)
Alhambra (west)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 94
≈0 transit stops
≈19,686 residents (total)
Alhambra (south-east)in the Alhambra districtalso spans AlhambraScore 93
≈0 transit stops
≈20,505 residents (total)
Maryvale (south-west 2)in the Maryvale districtalso spans MaryvaleScore 93
≈0 transit stops
≈18,625 residents (total)
How this query was built
Population ranked high against transit stop count ranked low, so areas with many residents and thin stop coverage rise to the top.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
lower
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex, scored inverted so thinner coverage ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
Stop count is not service: a hex with one frequent subway entrance can rank worse than one with four infrequent bus stops while being far better connected. It says nothing about frequency, span or reliability.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walk access to the stops that do exist.
· Swap residents for renter-occupied units to focus on a specific housing profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Phoenix based on transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas described below.
Maryvale (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈19,808 residents (total). Maryvale (west) ranks #2 with a score of 95.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈18,193 residents (total). Alhambra (west) ranks #3 with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈19,686 residents (total). Alhambra (south-east) ranks #4 with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈20,505 residents (total). Maryvale (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 93.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈18,625 residents (total).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Total (2020). 7,843 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest scores are Central City, Estrella, and Encanto. Central City has the top score of 93.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈21.7 million m³ of building volume. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
All fourteen mapped building types summed into one figure, so the answer is total built mass rather than any single use. The members are added before ranking, which is why this reads as a measurement and not as an index of separate signals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
building volume
higher
100%
Every mapped building subtype, summed — the area's total built volume in m3.
What this can’t tell you
Volume is not population, floor area or occupancy: a warehouse and an apartment block of the same size count the same. It also says nothing about height — a wide low building can out-measure a narrow tall one — and heights are partly modelled where Overture lacks a measurement.
Try changing it
· Drop everything but residential to see where people are housed rather than where mass is.
· Swap in commercial and retail only for a view of the working city.
· Add resident counts to compare built mass against how many people it holds.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on building volume, with higher volume receiving a higher rank (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Central City holds the #1 rank with a score of 93.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈21.7 million m³ of building volume. Estrella is ranked #2 with a score of 87.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈10.1 million m³ of building volume. Encanto ranks #3 with a score of 85.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈11.4 million m³ of building volume. Paradise Valley is #4 with a score of 83.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈6.1 million m³ of building volume. Greentrails ranks #5 with a score of 79.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈5.8 million m³ of building volume.
Fields scored: building volume. 7,781 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is the group-quarters population concentrated in Phoenix?
Residents in dormitories, care facilities and other group quarters — US Census 2020
In Phoenix, the areas with the highest ranks are North Mountain (north), North Mountain (north 2), and North Mountain (north-east). North Mountain (north) leads with a score of 81.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈533 residents (in group quarters). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
North Mountain (north)in the North Mountain districtalso spans North MountainScore 82
≈533 residents (in group quarters)
North Mountain (north 2)in the North Mountain districtalso spans North MountainScore 75
≈40 residents (in group quarters)
North Mountain (north-east)in the North Mountain districtalso spans North MountainScore 75
Group quarters — university dormitories, nursing facilities, correctional facilities, military barracks — are counted in the population total but excluded from every household and family table. Mapping them explains why some areas carry a large population with very few households.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In group quarters
higher
100%
The "in group quarters" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — residents not living in private households.
What this can’t tell you
This count does not distinguish a dormitory from a care home or a correctional facility; the institutional and non-institutional split is a separate pair of cells and is not broken out here.
Try changing it
· Compare against residents aged 18-24 to find dormitory-driven concentrations.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to find care-facility concentrations.
All of these are adjustable on the Phoenix map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Phoenix based on residents (in group quarters) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
North Mountain (north) ranks #1 with a score of 81.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈533 residents (in group quarters). North Mountain (north 2) ranks #2 with a score of 75/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈40 residents (in group quarters). North Mountain (north-east) ranks #3 with a score of 74.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈371 residents (in group quarters). Alhambra ranks #4 with a score of 74.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈331 residents (in group quarters). Central City ranks #5 with a score of 74.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈986 residents (in group quarters).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In group quarters (2020). 7,786 of 8,979 blocks in Phoenix were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Every query ranks Phoenix block by block on the fields it names, combines those ranks into a 0–100 score using the weights shown, then groups the highest-scoring blocks into areas. Sources: US Census 2020 (NHGIS). Because the score is a blend of ranks rather than a ratio, it tells you how areas compare with each other — not how many of anything there are per resident.
Each block is scored as a weighted percentile rank over available signals, renormalised by data coverage, rescaled to 0-100; blocks are H3 resolution 9 hexagons. Areas were formed with the score cluster engine at a 1.2 km radius, keeping the 5 strongest. Change the radius on the map to widen or tighten them.
Areas are only ranked where the thing being measured could actually exist, so a gap search cannot present empty parkland as an opportunity. Shops, homes and offices need a building; transit stops, EV chargers and bike docks only need a street or path. Anywhere the measure is already present counts as a candidate by definition.
Dating the numbers
The decennial census is a single-day count. Block-level age detail exists only for the census year; no official product updates it annually.
Places, buildings and transportation come from a dated Overture release. A place record means the venue is mapped, not that it is licensed, open, or of any particular size.
US Census 2020 (NHGIS) is a single vintage, so nothing here describes growth, decline or any change over time.
Counted as residents aged 25–39 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 18–24 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 65–120 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–17 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–4 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–5 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
How far each answer can be pushed
Each question is labelled with a tier. The tier caps what the answer may claim, whatever the numbers say.
T4 — This is a ranking of places, not a measurement of people. The signals it combines are counted in different universes — the data contains no table crossing them — so a high rank means both signals rank high in the same area, not that they describe the same residents.
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