55 + Senior Apartments near Avondale, AZ

Cost of Living

The community where a facility is located can have a large influence on the cost of care. The total cost of living is a major factor in selecting which facility is best for your loved one. The rent burden for Avondale is about 19.5% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median rent in Avondale is $1,148 per month and the median home value in Avondale is about $174,508.

Demographics and Values

In terms of education, 26.5% have a high-school diploma, 5.8% have a graduate degree, and 18.2% have a college degree. Based on gender, 49.3% are male and 50.7% are female. The median age of Avondale is 31 years old.Avondale has a population density of 716 people per square mile. In Avondale, 3.3% consider themselves widows, 16.3% live in poverty, 9.9% have some form of disability, and 68.5% participate in the labor force. In Avondale, 7.6% of the population are veterans. Demographically, Avondale is 50.2% Hispanic, 3.6% mixed race, 10.8% black, 8.9% other or not specified, 71.4% white, 0.2% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 3.5% Asian, and 1.6% Native American.

State Information

An overview of Arizona

Based on natural beauty, Arizona ranks 33rd in the nation. Out of a national average of 100, Arizona has a cost of living index rating of 98, a grocery index rating of 97, and a housing index rating of 92. There are 96 hospitals and 153 health centers that service a population of 7,296,554. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Verde Valley Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic Hospital. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Arizona citizen is ranked 34th nation-wide. Additionally, Arizona is ranked 23rd by healthcare standards.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, Arizona ranks 11th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In Arizona, 34% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 4,673 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-26%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-1%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Arizona there are 67 masonic lodges. In the most recent presidential election, 49% of Arizona residents voted Republican and 45% voted Democrat. The median age in the state is 38, and 30% of the population is over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

The average humidity across the state is 39%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 61% in the month of January. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46°F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 75°F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 11°F in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Arizona is around 81°F.The average high summer temperature is around 112°F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34°F in the month of June. On average, Arizona has an air quality index rating of around 49.9 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 65.5 AQI.The average monthly precipitation for the state of Arizona is around 1.04 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of July at around 4.92 inches. While residents of Arizona mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Arizona can include earthquakes (moderate) and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Arizona

The state of Arizona has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of spruce, desert flowers, jojoba, and fir.While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black-tailed jackrabbit, the rattlesnakes, the gray fox, or the thick-billed parrot.The state animal of Arizona is the the ringtail cat.