Greater Phoenix, AZ relocation guide
Moving to Tempe, AZ
$475,000Median listing price
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About Tempe
College town at the center of the Valley. Tempe, home to Arizona State University's main campus and about 196,000 residents (MAG July 2025 estimate), is the most centrally located city in metro Phoenix. Mill Avenue's restaurant and bar scene, Tempe Town Lake, and the university give it the Valley's most walkable, youthful energy.
Home prices in Tempe
The median listing price in Tempe is $475,000.
Top places in Tempe
- Tempe Town Lake: the two-mile reservoir with paddleboards, the marina, and the lakefront path system.
- Mill Avenue: the downtown strip of bars, restaurants, and shops next to ASU.
- Gammage Auditorium: Frank Lloyd Wright's landmark performing-arts hall on the ASU campus.
- Hayden Butte ("A" Mountain): the short, steep sunset hike with a city-wide view.
- Tempe Beach Park: the lakefront park hosting festivals, the Fourth of July celebration, and the Ironman triathlon.
- Tempe Marketplace: the open-air retail and entertainment district off the 202.
- Arizona Mills: the outlet and entertainment mall with LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE Arizona.
Commuting from Tempe
- Downtown Phoenix: about 8 miles, roughly 15–20 minutes by car via I-10 or the 202. By light rail, the A Line runs through downtown Tempe (Mill Ave/3rd St) to downtown Phoenix.
- Sky Harbor: about 6 miles, roughly 12 minutes by car — Tempe is the closest East Valley city to the airport (rome2rio.com, read September 2026). Public transit from Tempe to the airport takes about 25–35 minutes by light rail (airportshuttleofphoenix.com, read September 2026).
- Light rail: the Valley Metro A Line runs through Tempe along Apache Boulevard and University Drive, with stations at ASU and Mill Avenue; the free Tempe Streetcar loops through downtown, ASU, and Marina Heights and connects to the rail line.
Tempe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tempe, AZ?
The median listing price in Tempe is $475,000. Median listing price, citywide active listings (634 listings; $312/sq ft; 57 median days on market) - How is the commute from Tempe, AZ?
Downtown Phoenix: about 8 miles, roughly 15–20 minutes by car via I-10 or the 202. By light rail, the A Line runs through downtown Tempe (Mill Ave/3rd St) to downtown Phoenix.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.