Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear AZ scores 74/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 37% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 63 (100 = avg); violent crime index 46; property crime index 80. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Goodyear. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Goodyear is about $1,956/month (on the high side). At $1,956/month for a typical unit, you need about $70,416+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $471,300.

Median household income is $103,319, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($103,319) clears the $70,416 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 86°F (highs near 94°F, lows near 78°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Goodyear: (1) Dual-income households (at $1,956/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 94°F) (3) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $103,319 helps carry housing costs) (4) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 74/100)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $1,956/month) (2) People who need outdoor time year-round for their mental health (summers lock you inside for 3–4 months; highs near 94°F) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,956/month

Income sniff test: clear about $70,416 household income for $1,956/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Goodyear holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 74/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,956/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.