The Town FilesTolleson, Arizona
City in Maricopa County · population 7,216 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $306,400
- Household income
- $59,626
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 31.9
Tolleson is a city of 7,216 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home is worth $306,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better transit than 99% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 97% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Arizona towns.
How Tolleson ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tolleson is worth $306,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $59,626, which is more affordable than 23% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,309 a month. 41.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tolleson | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,309 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $59,626 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 41.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tolleson
| People | Tolleson | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.5% | — |
| Work from home | 19.9% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Tolleson
July highs average 106.5°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 8.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 173 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tolleson since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 14, 1971 about 0.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 23, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 7, 2002.
Severe weather in Maricopa County since 1996
Maricopa County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Fire | FM-5501: Boulder View Fire |
| June 12, 2024 | Fire | FM-5496: Rose Fire |
| June 28, 2023 | Fire | FM-5466: Diamond Fire |
| June 27, 2020 | Fire | FM-5315: Avondale Fire |
| June 23, 2020 | Fire | FM-5314: Aquila Fire |
Jobs and pay in Maricopa County
Maricopa County had 2,280,645 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,840 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Tolleson itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Tolleson
14 public schools with 11,113 students, about 22.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolleson Union High School | 9-12 | 2,467 | 24.4 |
| Sierra Linda High School | 9-12 | 1,860 | 21.4 |
| Country Place Elementary | K-8 | 896 | 18.7 |
| Arts Academy at Estrella Mountain (charter) | K-8 | 879 | — |
| Fine Arts Academy | K-8 | 808 | 20.2 |
| Arizona Desert Elementary School | PK-8 | 776 | 20.4 |
| Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School | PK-8 | 709 | 17.7 |
| Hurley Ranch Elementary | 3-8 | 666 | 17.5 |
| Dos Rios Elementary | K-8 | 649 | 16.6 |
| Tres Rios Elementary School | K-8 | 630 | 16.6 |
| University High School | 9-12 | 400 | 25.0 |
| Union Elementary School | PK-2 | 348 | 17.4 |
Towns near Tolleson
- Glendale, AZ7.0 mi · 248,325 people · home $387,500
- Litchfield Park, AZ7.0 mi · 6,847 people · home $577,000
- Youngtown, AZ9.8 mi · 7,056 people · home $320,000
- Avondale, AZ10.2 mi · 89,334 people · home $394,600
- El Mirage, AZ10.6 mi · 35,805 people · home $321,900
- Sun City, AZ11.7 mi · 39,931 people · home $280,900
- Citrus Park, AZ12.4 mi · 5,194 people · home $722,500
- Phoenix, AZ12.8 mi · 1,608,139 people · home $420,700
Tolleson questions
Is Tolleson, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tolleson scores better for retirees than 11% of Arizona towns and quieter than 4%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Tolleson?
The median owner-occupied home in Tolleson is valued at $306,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,626, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,309 a month.
What is the weather like in Tolleson?
July highs average 106.5°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Tolleson get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tolleson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 14, 1971. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)