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Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area market data
How the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 5,228,938
- +7.3% since 2020
- Households
- 1,892,613
- Median household income
- $88,301
- +38.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $440,900
- Jobs located here
- 2,390,924
- Highest market score
- 92
- Child care and preschools, #2 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area has an estimated 5,228,938 people and 1,892,613 households. Population estimates show the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area grew 7.3% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area is $88,301, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 38.2%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (93).
Of the business types scored in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, child care centers and preschools (92), grocery stores (88) and grocery and convenience stores (87) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For child care centers and preschools, that ranks #2 of 387 scored metro areas.
The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area takes in 2 counties: Maricopa County and Pinal County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for mortgage brokers and lenders (98% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for funeral homes (67% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child care and preschools | 92 | #2 of 387 | 782 | 4.1 | $1.8M | 180 | 664 |
| Grocery stores | 88 | #7 of 387 | 742 | 3.9 | $16M | 172 | 524 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 87 | #5 of 387 | 2,384 | 12.6 | $5M | 147 | 759 |
| Funeral homes | 85 | #17 of 377 | 132 | 0.7 | $2M | 301 | 78 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 83 | #6 of 290 | 114 | 0.6 | $17.5M | 127 | 61 |
| Gas stations | 83 | #9 of 387 | 802 | 4.2 | $6.2M | 262 | 842 |
| Convenience stores | 82 | #11 of 387 | 1,112 | 5.9 | $10.7M | 136 | 235 |
| Laundromats | 81 | #17 of 364 | 179 | 0.9 | $20.2M | 161 | 64 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 78 | #16 of 385 | 725 | 3.8 | $3.6M | 123 | 1,224 |
| Pet businesses | 77 | #21 of 387 | 1,837 | 9.7 | $1.1M | 123 | 1,040 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #23 of 387 | 10,522 | 55.6 | $756K | 114 | 2,902 |
| Gyms | 76 | #20 of 387 | 1,454 | 7.7 | $1.6M | 122 | 572 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 76 | #35 of 387 | 18,665 | 98.6 | $426K | 115 | 8,254 |
| Roofing and gutters | 75 | #19 of 381 | 504 | 2.7 | $11.3M | 133 | 336 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 75 | #30 of 386 | 626 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 124 | 399 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 74 | #19 of 387 | 802 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 142 | 569 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 74 | #22 of 387 | 2,763 | 14.6 | $833K | 126 | 1,141 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 74 | #39 of 381 | 522 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 124 | 404 |
| Veterinarians | 74 | #40 of 384 | 628 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 116 | 500 |
| Car washes and detailing | 73 | #35 of 387 | 713 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 111 | 262 |
| Pet stores | 73 | #35 of 382 | 393 | 2.1 | $5M | 111 | 141 |
| Electricians | 72 | #33 of 383 | 382 | 2.0 | $14.8M | 124 | 1,201 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 71 | #52 of 387 | 1,550 | 8.2 | $1.7M | 101 | 2,618 |
| Auto repair and car care | 70 | #57 of 387 | 7,094 | 37.5 | $281K | 105 | 2,470 |
| Pizza | 69 | #65 of 387 | 1,259 | 6.7 | $6.3M | 124 | 4,054 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 69 | #68 of 387 | 2,439 | 12.9 | $1.5M | 116 | 1,211 |
| Tire shops | 68 | #87 of 386 | 734 | 3.9 | $2.7M | 109 | 265 |
| Home inspectors | 67 | #37 of 243 | 110 | 0.6 | Index only | 123 | 135 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 67 | #61 of 387 | 1,643 | 8.7 | $4.8M | 117 | 1,334 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 67 | #81 of 387 | 3,541 | 18.7 | $1M | 116 | 1,445 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 66 | #51 of 347 | 507 | 2.7 | $4.5M | 112 | 572 |
| Home repair trades | 66 | #67 of 387 | 2,287 | 12.1 | $2.5M | 102 | 3,274 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 65 | #84 of 386 | 752 | 4.0 | $3.4M | 109 | 327 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #89 of 387 | 4,420 | 23.4 | $452K | 102 | 1,817 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #109 of 387 | 2,583 | 13.6 | $3.1M | 101 | 4,054 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #74 of 387 | 4,330 | 22.9 | $467K | 109 | 1,310 |
| Property management | 60 | #99 of 374 | 605 | 3.2 | Index only | 106 | 1,089 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #127 of 387 | 2,084 | 11.0 | $3.8M | 103 | 1,263 |
| House cleaning | 57 | #118 of 375 | 462 | 2.4 | $5.7M | 89 | 992 |
| Dry cleaners | 56 | #112 of 272 | 210 | 1.1 | $17.2M | 110 | 170 |
| Barbershops | 56 | #143 of 387 | 1,197 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 90 | 122 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #161 of 387 | 1,286 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 94 | 485 |
| Physical therapy | 54 | #165 of 386 | 1,096 | 5.8 | $2.4M | 98 | 897 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 53 | #177 of 387 | 1,401 | 7.4 | $4M | 85 | 1,737 |
| Chiropractors | 52 | #176 of 386 | 1,196 | 6.3 | $2.2M | 90 | 642 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 52 | #178 of 387 | 1,426 | 7.5 | $1.8M | 101 | 3,897 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 51 | #187 of 387 | 16,966 | 89.6 | $152K | 100 | 8,208 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 50 | #99 of 197 | 116 | 0.6 | $22.2M | 90 | 247 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #198 of 387 | 10,390 | 54.9 | $195K | 91 | 2,543 |
| Pest control | 43 | #223 of 345 | 363 | 1.9 | $7.2M | 71 | 402 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 43 | #252 of 387 | 2,879 | 15.2 | $895K | 91 | 2,198 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 43 | #256 of 387 | 7,547 | 39.9 | Index only | 86 | 4,760 |
| Real estate | 42 | #264 of 387 | 9,873 | 52.2 | Index only | 83 | 7,514 |
| Insurance agencies | 40 | #249 of 387 | 3,386 | 17.9 | $1M | 83 | 2,076 |
| Spas and skin care | 40 | #292 of 387 | 3,320 | 17.5 | $609K | 70 | 582 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 36 | #309 of 373 | 1,611 | 8.5 | Index only | 57 | 770 |
Household spending in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $2B | $1,055 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $5B | $2,647 | 102 |
| Food away from home | $8B | $4,202 | 103 |
| Groceries | $11.9B | $6,283 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $2B | $1,068 | 106 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.4B | $744 | 128 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $2.3B | $1,216 | 124 |
| Medical and dental services | $2.6B | $1,361 | 106 |
| Pets | $2B | $1,047 | 115 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $3.6B | $1,907 | 93 |
| Vehicle insurance | $3.5B | $1,866 | 95 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $5.7B | $2,996 | 99 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $2.6B | $1,384 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $35.5B | $18,783 | 113 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 5,228,938+7.3% since 2020
- Households
- 1,892,613
- Median age
- 39.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 14,569 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 345
- Median household income
- $88,301+38.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $118,261
- Median home value
- $440,900
- Jobs located here
- 2,390,924
- Daytime population
- 5,104,371Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area at 5,228,938 people in 2025, up 7.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 1,892,613 households. Median household income rose 38.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area spend?
Households in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area spend about $35.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $11.9B on groceries and $8B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 128, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (93).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area are for child care centers and preschools (92), grocery stores (88) and grocery and convenience stores (87). The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area ranks #2 of 387 scored metro areas for child care centers and preschools.
How does the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area is $88,301 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $440,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for mortgage brokers and lenders (98% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for funeral homes (67% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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