North Central Phoenix
Phoenix, AZTree-lined, historically significant corridor along North Central Avenue — period homes, top-performing public schools, and a character-forward alternative to newer suburbs. Median home values sit at $635K — above the Phoenix-metro median — and the neighbourhood is home to roughly 24,641 residents with a median household income near $56K.
Prices have edged up 4.4% year-over-year, broadly tracking the Phoenix market. Rents average around $3,300/month, and 67% of homes are owner-occupied. Demographically, the area skews toward a family-heavy mix with strong demand for good schools and quieter streets, with a longer 31-minute commute, mostly highway-driven and 66% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
On the lifestyle side, North Central Phoenix is highly walkable — most errands can be handled on foot (Walk Score 78). Inside the neighbourhood footprint OpenStreetMap counts 42 restaurants, 11 cafés, 8 grocery stores, and 4 parks — the kind of day-to-day density that shapes how it actually feels to live here, beyond the price tag.
Key Neighbourhood Stats
Last updated: 2026-04Median Home Value
$635K
+4.4% YoY
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs. last month
Median Rent
$3,300/mo
+3.1% YoY
Walk Score
78
Very walkable
Transit / Bike
44 / 66
out of 100
Median Home Price Trend
North Central Phoenix — 24-month rolling
Who lives here
Census ACS 5-year estimates
Getting around
Walk Score & OpenStreetMap amenity data
Amenities within neighbourhood
42
Restaurants
11
Cafés
8
Grocery
4
Parks
4
Schools
27
Transit stops
Schools
66% of North Central Phoenix residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. For school-level ratings, boundaries, and test scores, see GreatSchools.
View schools on GreatSchoolsData sources: Zillow ZHVI & ZORI (home value, rent), U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year estimates (demographics), Walk Score (walkability), OpenStreetMap (amenity counts). Neighbourhood boundaries approximate Census tract groupings. Not financial or investment advice.