A - panoramio (13), 2007
Goodyear’s story
109 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,135 in 1930, 95,294 in 2020. The archive holds 16 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 4 maps from 1946 on.
- 1917Goodyear is established
GoodyearAZ
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Photo: RandomMainstream · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
125,359
2025 Census estimate · +30.4% since 2020
Typical home
$464K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$103K
median
Median age
42.1
years
Jobs based here
37,009
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#38 of 139 in AZ
What is it like to live in Goodyear?
Goodyear is a city of 125,359, and it grades B− overall, 38th of 139 graded towns in Arizona. It is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $103K. The trade-off: the typical home is worth about $464K, 5.2 years of the Phoenix metro’s $88K median household income. Goodyear’s July high is 106°F, against 100°F in Arizona’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 9,718 acres with 39.8 miles of trail. On the outdoors, just 7 of Arizona’s 207 towns do better.
What makes Goodyear stand out
Where Goodyear beats most towns.
A growing town
Goodyear has grown 90% since 2010
65,275 counted in 2010 and 95,294 in 2020; an estimated 125,359 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 30.4% since 2020, after 46% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Goodyear grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arizona), ordered by how far Goodyear is from typical.
HealthAbrazo West Campus 14.5 miles awayAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →SchoolsBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SafetyC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities; heat waves tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA+Open →HistoryEstablished 1917; 1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life2.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Goodyear: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Goodyear, and how to reach them.
PowerBuckeye Water C&D DistrictEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterGoodyear Water Department1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet10 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpRainbow Valley Transfer StationFri–Sat 7 am–4:30 amOpenStreetMap
SchoolsBuckeye Union High School DistrictLiberty Elementary DistrictAgua Fria Union High School District3 districts serve Goodyear; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Arizona you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMaricopa County RecorderMaricopa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes85338, 8539585338 60% · 85395 39%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Goodyear.
Goodyear fares better on crime within Arizona than nationally, keeps more of its land conserved than most of Arizona and has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns.
OutdoorsA+
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Goodyear
Its 47,497 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 75% of Arizona towns. Its A+ for the outdoors ranks #4 of 140 in Arizona.
340 miles of trail in 33 parks and preserves. Goodyear’s trail density is 1.8 miles per square mile.
#36for trails in AZ
39%
conserved · 47,497 of 121,916 acres
340 mi
of trails · 1.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Estrella Mountain Regional Park | 39.8 mi | 9,718 |
| 2. Goodyear Community Park | 1.9 mi | 36 |
| 3. Sonoran Desert National Monument | 0.8 mi | 597 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
On state tests, Goodyear’s schools beat 62% of Arizona districts
Three of its 35 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
62%of AZ districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Soto Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 1,123 | A− |
| Millennium High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,295 | A− |
| BASIS GoodyearTop results in townGrades 5–12 | Grades 5–12 | 318 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AZ on state tests and graduation
HealthA
For health, Goodyear earns an A
Its widest gap with Arizona is tooth loss: 8.8% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.7% statewide.
11% of adults report frequent physical distress in Goodyear. Goodyear beats the Arizona average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Goodyear.
87%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Goodyear | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 37% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 24% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
15 better17 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Goodyear | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.8% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 5.4% | 6.6% |
Abrazo West Campus
14.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
83rd
percentile among AZ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Goodyear, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Laveen 3 Sse weather station, 14 miles away, records that about 180 days a year reach 90°, more than in 100% of U.S. towns. January nights average 41.3°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 105.5°.
Goodyear has warm winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. The January low in Goodyear is 41°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
106°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter42–68°
Spring56–85°
Summer77–104°
Fall60–87°
+2.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
106°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About two in five of Goodyear’s working residents commute to Phoenix
Jobs based here grew from 14,237 in 2013 to 37,009.
Most working residents leave Goodyear for work: only 10% work in town. 22% of Goodyear workers work from home. Jobs based in Goodyear grew to 37,009 in 2023, 22,772 more than in 2013.
10%work in town
| Goodyear | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 22% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $103,000 | $68,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Goodyear10%
Phoenix41%
Tempe6%
Scottsdale5%
Glendale5%
20 mi
median commute distance
37,009
jobs based in Goodyear
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 39% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Arizona overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (23% statewide). Goodyear has grown 30% since 2020, to 125,359 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Arizona.
42.1median age · AZ 39
| Goodyear | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 24% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 22% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | 41.8 years | 40.5 years |
GoodyearArizonaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school21%
Some college23%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 91 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.2 points). Across Arizona, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 42.5, men 41.5.
| Goodyear | AZ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.6% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 12% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.2% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21% | 23.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.4% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.4% | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.2% | 13% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyC+
Goodyear reports more crime per resident than 59% of U.S. towns
At 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 57% of Arizona’s graded towns.
41%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Goodyear2.3
Arizona3.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Goodyear13.5
Arizona15.4
U.S.15.5
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
57th
percentile among AZ towns
291
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,676
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade C−
For cost of living, Goodyear earns a C−
The typical value, about $464K, is 12% below its July 2022 peak. 64% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 51.4% across Arizona.
The typical Goodyear home is worth about $464,000, down 0.9% in a year, 11% above the Arizona typical home.
$464KZillow home value
| Goodyear | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,956 a month | $1,190 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 64% | 46% | 48% |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 76% | 73% |
Typical home value
Goodyear$464K
Arizona$417K
Market temperature
71
days on market
98.8%
sale-to-list price
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
207
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Goodyear, with heat waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Goodyear.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Heat wavesInland flooding
6
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Goodyear
20pages on Goodyear
The big questions
SchoolsBBeat 62% of AZ districts · 35 schoolsSafetyC+2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than AZ on 15 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$464K typical home · down 0.9% in a yearWork & commuteA−$103K median household income · 37,009 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 46% of U.S. communities · heat waves
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Goodyear; the nearest are
Estrella Mountain Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Avondale15.7 mi$2,358 in-state tuitionArizona State University Campus ImmersionUniversity or college · Public · Tempe27.4 mi$12,223 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Goodyear residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arizona.
Get outside
340 miles of trails in Goodyear
39% of the town is conserved land, across 33 parks and preserves.
3
Sonoran Desert National Monument0.8 mi of trails · 597 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About Goodyear
City in Arizona, United States
Goodyear is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 95,294 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 118,186 in 2024. The city is home to the Goodyear Ballpark, where the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball hold spring training. In 2008, Goodyear won the All-America City Award, sponsored by the National Civic League. The city is named after the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. The company cultivated extensive farmland here to grow cotton for use in its tires.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1946
- Area
- 191 sq mi
- Elevation
- 968 ft
- ZIP code
- 85338, 85395
- Area code
- 623
Goodyear’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Goodyear.
AvondaleLitchfield ParkGlendaleBuckeyeGoodyear
How the neighbors grade
| Town | AZ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | #38 | B− | C− | C+ | B | A |
| Avondale | #96 | C− | C− | C− | C+ | B+ |
| Litchfield Park | #8 | A− | C− | B− | B+ | A+ |
| Glendale | #79 | C | C | D | B+ | B |
| Buckeye | #61 | C+ | C | B | C+ | B+ |
Questions about Goodyear
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Goodyear, AZ a good place to live?
Goodyear grades B− overall, better than 52% of U.S. towns and #38 of 139 in Arizona. It grades A for health, C+ for safety and B for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Goodyear, AZ expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.