Avondale, AZ Local Area Information
About Area
Avondale is a modern city, near the heart of the Phoenix-metropolitan area. Over the last decade, population growth took place at a rate of over 114%, making the city one of the fastest-growing in Maricopa County. The current population is estimated at 74,000 residents and is projected to rise to 106,000 by 2020. Household income has steadily increased and is currently estimated at over $75,000. Nestled at the base of the scenic Estrella Mountains where the Agua Fria and Gila Rivers meet, Avondale is located along the Interstate10 corridor, and just a 15-minute commute from the heart of Phoenix. Avondale's freeway development sites are premium locations in the metro area for new stores, restaurants, hotels, offices and business parks. Over 2.3 million individuals are within a 30-minute radius, and the Phoenix valley wide population is over 4 million.
In-N-Out Burger
based on 32 reviews - read reviews
based on 32 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
1525 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
based on 13 reviews - read reviews
based on 13 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Grocery
11575 W Van Buren, Avondale
Tortas Paquime
based on 16 reviews - read reviews
based on 16 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Mexican
10565 W Indian School Rd, Avondale
Flavors Of Louisiana
based on 78 reviews - read reviews
based on 78 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Cajun/Creole
13025 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Ste 103B, Avondale
Yogurtland
based on 15 reviews - read reviews
based on 15 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
10220 W. McDowell, Ste 5, Avondale
Starbucks Coffee Company
based on 6 reviews - read reviews
based on 6 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
11435 W Buckeye Rd, Ste A104, Avondale
India Garden
based on 40 reviews - read reviews
based on 40 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Indian
1809 N Dysart Rd, Ste C106, Avondale
TJ's Homestyle Restaurant
based on 26 reviews - read reviews
based on 26 reviews - read reviews
Categories: American (Traditional)
310 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
Rumbi Island Grill
based on 21 reviews - read reviews
based on 21 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Hawaiian, Sandwiches
9915 W McDowell Rd, Ste 107, Avondale
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
based on 9 reviews - read reviews
based on 9 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Grocery
10725 W. Thomas Rd, Avondale
Greek Gyro Express
based on 30 reviews - read reviews
based on 30 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Greek
1467 N Dysart Rd, Ste 107, Avondale
#1 Brother's Pizza
based on 7 reviews - read reviews
based on 7 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Pizza
11435 W Buckeye Rd, Ste A104, Avondale
Thai Orchid Garden Restaurant
based on 46 reviews - read reviews
based on 46 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Thai
12725 W Indian School Rd, #A-104, Avondale
Valley Golf Center
based on 4 reviews - read reviews
based on 4 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Golf
12247 W Indian School Rd, Avondale
Don Pancho Mexican Food
based on 7 reviews - read reviews
based on 7 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Mexican
725 N Central Ave, Avondale
Smashburger
based on 66 reviews - read reviews
based on 66 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Burgers
9915 W McDowell Rd, Ste 101, Avondale
Pei Wei Asian Diner
based on 11 reviews - read reviews
based on 11 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Asian Fusion
1619 N Dysart Rd, Avondale
Avondale Friendship Park
based on 6 reviews - read reviews
based on 6 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Local Flavor, Pets, Parks
12325 W McDowell Rd, Avondale
Ono Hawaiian BBQ
based on 27 reviews - read reviews
based on 27 reviews - read reviews
Categories: Hawaiian
13070 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd, Ste C - 7, Avondale
Schools
Littleton Elementary School
1252 South Avondale Blvd | (623) 478-5600
PK, K-8 |
Littleton Elementary District
Underdown Junior High School
1642 South 30TH Dr | (623) 478-5600
Garden Lakes Elementary School
10825 West Garden Lakes Parkwa | (623) 772-2520
Westview High School
10850 West Garden Lakes Parkwa | (623) 478-4600
Agua Fria High School
530 East Riley Dr | (623) 932-7000
Ppep TEC - 'Lito' Pena Learning Center
725 North Central Ave 113 | (623) 925-2161
Estrella High School
510 North Central Ave | (623) 932-6561
Rancho Santa FE Elementary School
2150 North Rancho Santa FE | (623) 535-6000
PK, K-8 |
Litchfield Elementary District
Jwj Academy - Avondale
200 North Dysart Road 104 & 10 | (623) 925-2780
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
11675 West Encanto Blvd | (623) 772-2610
Collier Elementary School
350 South 118TH Ave | (623) 478-5600
PK, K-8 |
Littleton Elementary District
Rio Vista Elementary School
10237 West Encanto Blvd | (623) 772-2670
la Joya Community High School
11650 West Whyman Ave | (623) 478-4000
Corte Sierra Elementary School
3300 North Sante FE Trail | (623) 535-6000
PK, K-6 |
Litchfield Elementary District
Bradley Academy of Excellence
200 North Dysart Rd | (623) 932-9902
West-Mec - Agua Fria High School
530 East Riley | (623) 873-1860
Quentin Elementary School
11050 West Whyman Ave | (623) 478-5600
Country Place Elementary School
10207 West Country Place Blvd | (623) 478-5600
Estrella Vista Elementary School
11905 West Cocopah Circle Nort | (623) 478-5600
Imagine Elementary at Avondale
950 North Elisio C. Felix Jr. | (602) 547-7961
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Colleges
Colleges near Avondale, AZ
Public
Private
Public 4 year colleges
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
10695 West Pierce Street, Avondale, AZ
(623) 245-4600
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 1.98
Arizona Automotive Institute
6829 N 46th Ave, Glendale, AZ
(800) 528-0717
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 11.12
Arizona College of Allied Health
4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300, Glendale, AZ
(602) 222-9300
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 12.51
The Bryman School of Arizona
2250 W. Peoria Ave. A-100, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 274-4300
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.32
Kaplan College
13610 N Black Canyon Hwy, Ste 104, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 548-1955
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.99
Refrigeration School Inc
4210 E Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 275-7133
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.29
Universal Technical Institute - Motorcycle Mechanics
2844 W Deer Valley Rd, Phoenix, AZ
(623) 869-9644
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 19.71
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
1100 East Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ
(480) 994-9244
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 23.32
Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ
(623) 935-8000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 5,000 - 9,999
Distance: 2.03
Glendale Community College
6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ
(623) 845-3000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 11.05
Phoenix College
1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 264-2492
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 10,000 - 19,999
Distance: 13.70
South Mountain Community College
7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 243-8135
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 5,000 - 9,999
Distance: 17.42
GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 392-5000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 5,000 - 9,999
Distance: 18.95
Rio Salado College
2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ
(480) 517-8000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 20.36
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 787-6500
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 5,000 - 9,999
Distance: 22.63
Scottsdale Community College
9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 423-6000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 10,000 - 19,999
Distance: 25.45
Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ
(602) 461-7000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 26.44
Chandler - Gilbert Community College
2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ
(480) 732-7000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate's
Students Enrolled: 10,000 - 19,999
Distance: 32.42
Maricopa Beauty College LLC
515 W Western Ave, Avondale, AZ
(623) 932-4414
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 2.23
American Institute of Technology
440 S 54th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 233-2222
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 8.57
Empire Beauty School - NW Phoenix
2727 W. Glendale Ave. #200, Glendale, AZ
(570) 429-4321 x2414
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 13.19
Roberto - Venn School of Luthiery
4011 S 16th St, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 243-1179
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 16.28
Empire Beauty School - Avondale
9945 W McDowell Road #112, Avondale, AZ
(570) 429-4321 x2414
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 21.06
Paradise Valley Empire Beauty School
12827 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
(570) 429-4321 x2414
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 21.13
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
7201 E. Camelback #100, Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 994-4222
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 23.21
Carsten Aveda Institute
3345 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ
(480) 491-0449
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 23.37
Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale
8010 East McDowell Road #214, Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 945-9461
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 23.98
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
2300 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ
(480) 858-9400
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 25.25
Avalon School of Cosmetology
2111 S Alma School Rd Ste 21, Mesa, AZ
(480) 897-1688
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 27.37
Studio Academy of Beauty
610 N Alma School Rd Ste 38, Chandler, AZ
(480) 857-1138
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 28.47
International Academy of Hair Design
3350 N Arizona Ave Ste 4, Chandler, AZ
(480) 820-9422
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 28.62
Arizona Culinary Institute
10585 N 114th St Ste 401, Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 603-1066
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 29.71
Brookline College
2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ
(602) 242-6265
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 11.08
Grand Canyon University
3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
(800) 800-9776
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 11.88
Apollo College - Phoenix Inc
8503 N 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 324-5505
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: 5,000 - 9,999
Distance: 14.08
Thunderbird School of Global Management
1 Global Place, Glendale, AZ
(602) 978-7000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 14.15
Western International University
9215 N Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ
(602) 943-2311
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 14.41
The Art Institute of Phoenix
2233 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 331-7500
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 14.72
Phoenix School of Law
4041 N. Central Avenue Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 682-6800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 14.74
Everest College - Phoenix
10400 N. 25th Avenue, Suite 190, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 942-4141
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 14.90
Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
301 E Bethany Home Rd Ste A100, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 274-1885
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.45
American Indian College of the Assemblies of God Inc
10020 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 944-3335
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.83
Anthem College - Phoenix
1515 E Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 279-9700
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 16.01
Phoenix Seminary
4222 E Thomas Rd Ste 400, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 850-8000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.30
Southwestern College
2625 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ
(602) 489-5300
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.73
University of Phoenix - Phoenix - Hohokam Campus
4615 E Elwood St, Phoenix, AZ
(800) 776-4867
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master's
Students Enrolled: 5,000 - 9,999
Distance: 20.05
University of Advancing Technology
2625 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ
(602) 383-8228
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 20.75
Collins College
4750 S 44th Place, Phoenix, AZ
(480) 966-3000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 21.06
ITT Technical Institute - Tempe
5005 S. Wendler Drive, Tempe, AZ
(602) 437-7500
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 21.10
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
8100 E Camelback Rd, Suite 1001, Scottsdale, AZ
(480) 425-3000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Students Enrolled: 1,000 - 4,999
Distance: 24.29
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
2140 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ
(480) 858-9100 x200
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 24.96
International Baptist College
2211 W Germann Road, Chandler, AZ
(480) 245-7903
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 25.16
Arizona State University
Address Not Available, Tempe, AZ
(480) 965-9011
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 22.69
East Valley Institute of Technology
1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ
(480) 461-4000
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 26.58
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Real Estate Market Stats
Zillow Home Value Index: $96,900
Zillow Home Value Index
Owners vs. Renters
Home Size in Square Feet
Year Built
| Local | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Zillow Home Value Index | $96,900 | $146,200 |
| Median Single Family Home Value | $97,200 | $146,400 |
| Median Condo Value | $43,700 | $145,200 |
| Median 2-Bedroom Home Value | $70,700 | $109,800 |
| Median 3-Bedroom Home Value | $87,400 | $140,900 |
| Median 4-Bedroom Home Value | $106,300 | $231,000 |
| Percent Homes Decreasing | 15.4% | 55.8% |
| Percent Listing Price Reduction | 11.5% | 28.9% |
| Median List Price Per Sq Ft | $54 | $92 |
| Median List Price | $105,000 | $185,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $104,000 | $176,500 |
| Homes Recently Sold | 227 | 267,974 |
| Property Tax | $1,094 | $2,105 |
| Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) | 10.2% | 3.3% |
| Median Value Per Sq Ft | $56 | $106 |
| 1-Yr. Change | 2.9% | -3.1% |
| Homes For Sale By Owner | 4 | 50,151 |
| New Construction | 0 | 44,298 |
| Foreclosures | 398 | 522,439 |
