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Goodyear, AZ

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Bask in the recreational opportunities of this growing Phoenix suburb

Suburban Growing Active Scenic Mountain Views Riverside Family-Friendly Convenient

Located about 20 miles west of Downtown Phoenix, Goodyear is a scenic suburb experiencing rapid growth. The city is named after the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, which purchased 16,000 acres of cotton farmland in the area to aid in the production of their tires. Now, in addition to being one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona, Goodyear is consistently ranked among the best places to live by a variety of publications.

Goodyear is a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors, boasting beautiful views of the Estrella Mountains, sprawling desert vistas, numerous golf courses, parks, lakes, access to the Gila and Agua Fria Rivers, and more than 320 sunny days per year.

Goodyear contains the Goodyear Ballpark, which hosts Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds for Spring Training and player development. Attractions near Goodyear include ISM Raceway, South Mountain Park, and the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park. Commuting to Luke Air Force Base and Downtown Phoenix is simple with convenience to the 303 freeway and I-10.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Goodyear, AZ is $1,308 for a studio, $1,508 for one bedroom, $1,770 for two bedrooms, and $2,220 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goodyear has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,508/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$2,572/month
1,894 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,516/month
716 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,563/month
1,453 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Goodyear, AZ

Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Westar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

773 Students

8
out of 10

Wildflower School

Public

Grades PK-8

683 Students

8
out of 10

Western Sky Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

954 Students

7
out of 10

Desert Thunder

Public

Grades PK-8

911 Students

7
out of 10

Copper Trails

Public

Grades PK-8

994 Students

6
out of 10

Westar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

773 Students

8
out of 10

Wildflower School

Public

Grades PK-8

683 Students

8
out of 10

Western Sky Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

954 Students

7
out of 10

Desert Thunder

Public

Grades PK-8

911 Students

7
out of 10

Copper Trails

Public

Grades PK-8

994 Students

6
out of 10

Millennium High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,121 Students

6
out of 10

Desert Edge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,991 Students

6
out of 10

Estrella Foothills High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,398 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Estrella Mountain Regional Park
  • Base and Meridian Wildlife Area

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.