Primary sources for Phoenix, AZ
- Census Bureau profile of Phoenix, AZ, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Phoenix, AZ, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Phoenix, AZ, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Phoenix, AZ
Electricity rates in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ ranks 1st of 34 Arizona cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (328 since 2015). Phoenix, Arizona has 1,624,832 residents in 601,397 households; 74.1% heat with electricity.
Phoenix on the map
Maricopa County, with Phoenix marked
Outage risk around Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 324 wind and 4 tornado, 20.2 per 100,000 residents of 1,624,832. Top gust near Phoenix, AZ: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Phoenix, AZ: $10.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Phoenix, AZ
wind and tornado reports, Phoenix, AZ
- 33'15
- 10'16
- 21'17
- 52'18
- 15'19
- 9'20
- 40'21
- 34'22
- 34'23
- 39'24
- 41'25
| Phoenix, AZ | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ, 2015 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2017 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2018 | 51 | 1 | 52 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2019 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2020 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2021 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2022 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2023 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2024 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Phoenix, AZ, 2025 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
Facts about Phoenix
- Residents of Phoenix, AZ, ACS 2023
- 1,624,8321 of 34 Arizona cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Phoenix, AZ
- $77,04119 of 34 of those cities
- Households in Phoenix, AZ
- 601,3972.70 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Phoenix, AZ
- 57.1%343,369 owners and 258,028 renter households
- Housing units in Phoenix, AZ
- 642,86741,470 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Phoenix, AZ
- 74.1%445,581 of 601,397 homes
- Land area of Phoenix, AZ
- 518.3 sq mi3,134.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Phoenix, AZ
- 2.3% to 3.3%at 1,075 kWh a month over the $77,041 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Phoenix, AZ
- 328NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 20.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Phoenix, AZ
- 1984272,139 of 642,867 homes (42.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Phoenix, AZ
- $381,900$1,458 gross rent a month, 4.58% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Phoenix
Arizona Public Service Co charged Phoenix homes 12.93 ¢/kWh in 2015. Phoenix: 16.45 ¢ in 2024, 27% up. Phoenix: against 23% up for the Arizona average.
Phoenix: a 1,075 kWh month at that price. Phoenix: $139 in 2015, $177 in 2024. Phoenix: $2,122 a year, 2.8% of the $77,041 median income.
Phoenix: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Arizona Public Service Co, Phoenix | Phoenix: Gap to Arizona average | Phoenix: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Phoenix | 12.93 | +0.80 | +0.28 |
| 2016, Phoenix | 13.11 | +0.96 | +0.56 |
| 2017, Phoenix | 13.57 | +1.13 | +0.68 |
| 2018, Phoenix | 14.16 | +1.39 | +1.29 |
| 2019, Phoenix | 13.60 | +1.17 | +0.59 |
| 2020, Phoenix | 13.24 | +0.97 | +0.09 |
| 2021, Phoenix | 13.45 | +0.91 | -0.21 |
| 2022, Phoenix | 13.87 | +0.85 | -1.17 |
| 2023, Phoenix | 15.31 | +1.29 | -0.69 |
| 2024, Phoenix | 16.45 | +1.54 | -0.03 |
Phoenix, AZ: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Phoenix, AZ price.
CSVBill and heat pump calculator, Phoenix
Compare Phoenix with nearby cities
| City near Phoenix, AZ | Distance from Phoenix | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ (this page) | 0 mi | 1,624,832 | $77,041 | 1984 | $381,900 | 328 | 16.9% |
| Glendale, AZ | 6.3 mi southwest | 250,193 (-1,374,639) | $70,139 (-$6,902) | 1986 (+2 yr) | $347,000 (-$34,900) | 298 (-30) | 13.1% (-3.8 pts) |
| Sun City, AZ | 11.5 mi west | 38,018 (-1,586,814) | $52,111 (-$24,930) | 1973 (-11 yr) | $259,800 (-$122,100) | 213 (-115) | 19.6% (+2.6 pts) |
| El Mirage, AZ | 13.7 mi west | 35,823 (-1,589,009) | $74,764 (-$2,277) | 2004 (+20 yr) | $282,000 (-$99,900) | 178 (-150) | 13.4% (-3.5 pts) |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15.3 mi northeast | 242,169 (-1,382,663) | $107,372 (+$30,331) | 1990 (+6 yr) | $709,900 (+$328,000) | 136 (-192) | 29.0% (+12.1 pts) |
| Tempe, AZ | 15.6 mi southeast | 186,419 (-1,438,413) | $77,643 (+$602) | 1983 (-1 yr) | $421,900 (+$40,000) | 325 (-3) | 19.4% (+2.5 pts) |
Who supplies Phoenix
Maricopa County lists 5 utilities for Phoenix, AZ (1,624,832 residents): homes pay 13.46 to 19.49 cents per kWh, about $145 to $209 a month at 1,075 kWh, 2.3% to 3.3% of the $77,041 Phoenix median income. Maricopa County page.
Housing and heating in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ: 272,139 of 642,867 homes were built before 1980 and 167,894 in 2000 or later. Phoenix, AZ has 385,021 detached houses, 168,490 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 19,449 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Phoenix, AZ
% of homes by decade built, Phoenix, AZ
- 2pre-40
- 240s
- 1050s
- 1060s
- 1970s
- 1780s
- 1490s
- 1600s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Phoenix, AZ
| Phoenix, AZ | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ, median year built | 1984 | 1992 | -8 years | 31 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, built before 1980 | 42.3% | 29.4% | +13.0 points | 4 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, built 2000 or later | 26.1% | 35.4% | -9.3 points | 27 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, detached houses | 59.9% | 64.2% | -4.4 points | 25 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 26.2% | 20.4% | +5.8 points | 5 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, mobile homes | 3.0% | 4.9% | -1.9 points | 23 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, renter households | 42.9% | 35.0% | +7.9 points | 4 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, median home value | $381,900 | $414,700 | -$32,800 | 15 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, median gross rent a month | $1,458 | $1,587 | -$129 | 21 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, people per household | 2.66 | 2.61 | +0.05 | 14 of 34 |
Cost of living with electricity in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ: 601,397 households at $1,695 a year per home for electricity (Maricopa County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $1.0 billion, an estimate; all home energy is $1,936 a year per household.
| Group in Phoenix, AZ | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Phoenix, AZ median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ, all households | 601,397 | $1,695 | $1.0 billion | 2.20% |
| Phoenix, AZ, homeowners | 343,369 | $1,912 | $656.5 million | 2.48% |
| Phoenix, AZ, renters | 258,028 | $1,305 | $336.7 million | 1.69% |
Who lives in Phoenix: income, cars, homes
In Phoenix, AZ, 39,750 households own no vehicle and 350,092 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 228,513 residents of Phoenix, AZ live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.8. Phoenix, AZ homes: 372,323 have 3+ bedrooms, 111,893 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. In Phoenix, AZ, 124,027 of 244,795 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 248,301 households moved in since 2018 and 78,488 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Phoenix, AZ, 120,323 of 601,397 households earn under $35,000, 173,121 $35,000-$75,000, 187,076 $75,000-$150,000 and 120,877 $150,000 or more. Of 811,897 workers in Phoenix, AZ, 137,425 work from home, 536,978 drive alone, 16,531 ride transit and 12,711 walk.
Household income in Phoenix, AZ
| Phoenix, AZ | Value | Rank in Arizona (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ, households under $35,000 | 20.0% | 14 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, households $150,000 or more | 20.1% | 12 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, residents below poverty | 14.3% | 8 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, median age | 34.8 | 26 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.9% | 24 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, households without a vehicle | 6.6% | 6 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, households with 2+ vehicles | 58.2% | 25 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, workers at home | 16.9% | 15 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, cost-burdened renters | 50.7% | 18 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, moved in since 2018 | 41.3% | 12 of 34 |
| Phoenix, AZ, moved in before 2000 | 13.1% | 9 of 34 |
Climate and electric heating around Phoenix
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, AZ. Phoenix: degree days are county values.
Phoenix: 1,404 heating degree days a year. Phoenix: 3,724 cooling degree days a year.
| Phoenix | County value |
|---|---|
| Phoenix, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,404 |
| Phoenix, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,317 |
| Phoenix, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 3,724 |
| Phoenix, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 3,949 |
| Phoenix, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 69.0% |
Phoenix: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ counts 1,624,832 residents in 601,397 households, on 518.3 square miles. 445,581 of the 601,397 occupied homes in Phoenix, AZ heat with electricity. Household income in Phoenix, AZ is $77,041; 343,369 of its 601,397 households own.
Phoenix, AZ has 642,867 housing units, 41,470 of them vacant or seasonal. Phoenix, AZ ranks 4th of 34 Arizona cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1984). Phoenix, AZ ranks 4th of 34 Arizona cities for the share of renter households (43%).
Phoenix, AZ ranks 5th of 34 Arizona cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (26%).
ZIP codes in Phoenix
| ZIP area touching Phoenix, AZ | Share of the ZIP's land inside Phoenix | Share of Phoenix's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 85085 (Phoenix, AZ) | 91.6% | 6.7% |
| 85086 (Phoenix, AZ) | 48.3% | 5.7% |
| 85339 (Phoenix, AZ) | 8.6% | 4.3% |
| 85083 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 3.8% |
| 85042 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 3.8% |
| 85087 (Phoenix, AZ) | 20.2% | 3.4% |
| 85043 (Phoenix, AZ) | 86.0% | 3.4% |
| 85044 (Phoenix, AZ) | 99.4% | 3.2% |
| 85018 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| 85050 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.9% |
| 85009 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.8% |
| 85041 (Phoenix, AZ) | 88.9% | 2.7% |
| 85331 (Phoenix, AZ) | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| 85032 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.4% |
| 85254 (Phoenix, AZ) | 86.1% | 2.3% |
| 85027 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| 85034 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.2% |
| 85024 (Phoenix, AZ) | 96.9% | 2.2% |
| 85008 (Phoenix, AZ) | 99.9% | 2.0% |
| 85040 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 2.0% |
| 85048 (Phoenix, AZ) | 99.5% | 1.9% |
| 85022 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| 85029 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| 85353 (Phoenix, AZ) | 41.8% | 1.7% |
| 85020 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.7% |
| 85054 (Phoenix, AZ) | 99.8% | 1.7% |
| 85016 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.6% |
| 85037 (Phoenix, AZ) | 94.5% | 1.5% |
| 85023 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.4% |
| 85310 (Phoenix, AZ) | 77.2% | 1.4% |
| 85021 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| 85028 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| 85051 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.2% |
| 85033 (Phoenix, AZ) | 99.6% | 1.2% |
| 85035 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.1% |
| 85017 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
| 85053 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
| 85308 (Phoenix, AZ) | 29.9% | 1.0% |
| 85015 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.9% |
| 85007 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.9% |
| 85031 (Phoenix, AZ) | 99.7% | 0.8% |
| 85045 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| 85006 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.8% |
| 85014 (Phoenix, AZ) | 96.2% | 0.8% |
| 85019 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| 85013 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.7% |
| 85012 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 85306 (Phoenix, AZ) | 37.1% | 0.4% |
| 85004 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 85003 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.4% |
| 85304 (Phoenix, AZ) | 24.1% | 0.3% |
| 85026 (Phoenix, AZ) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Phoenix
Phoenix: what is the electricity rate?
Phoenix, AZ has no price of its own; its 1,624,832 residents are served by one of 5 utilities, and a 1,075 kWh month costs $145 to $209.
Phoenix: how does it rank among Arizona cities?
Phoenix, AZ: rank 1 of 34 by its 1,624,832 residents, rank 19 of 34 by $77,041 median income.
Phoenix: how many homes heat with electricity?
Phoenix, AZ: 445,581 of 601,397 occupied homes, 74.1%; Maricopa County 69.0%.
Phoenix: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,075 kWh a month, 2.3% to 3.3% of the $77,041 median income in Phoenix, AZ.
Phoenix: damaging storms reported nearby?
328 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Phoenix, AZ, 2015 to 2025, 20.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Phoenix?
Phoenix, AZ: median home built 1984; 272,139 of 642,867 homes (42.3%) predate 1980, 385,021 are detached and 168,490 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Phoenix, AZ households have no car?
39,750 households; 350,092 have two or more.
How many residents of Phoenix, AZ live below the poverty line?
228,513 residents.
How big are the homes in Phoenix, AZ?
372,323 of 642,867 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.2 rooms.