Top 10 metro Phoenix areas for evictions account for one-third of all filings
The top 10 ZIP codes for the most eviction filings account for one-third of all the moves by landlords to get tenants out of rentals, according to an Arizona Republic analysis.
Half of the neighborhoods with the most evictions in 2022 are on metro Phoenix’s west side, an area long considered the most affordable part of the Valley.
85301 — Central Glendale
This area, which includes downtown Glendale, had more evictions than any other metro Phoenix neighborhood. The area is home to many affordable apartment complexes near Glendale Community College and Grand Canyon University.
Eviction filings in 2022: 3,360, according to an Arizona Republic analysis of Maricopa County Justice Courts data
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 47%, according to ABI Multifamily
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 7%, according to ABI Multifamily
Share of renters cost-burdened: 34% of households in the neighborhood spend more than 30% of their incomes on housing, according to 2021 U.S. Census Bureau data
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85035 — West Maryvale
This long-affordable area of west Phoenix is home to older apartments and block houses in neighborhoods built in the 1950s through the 1970s.
Eviction filings in 2022: 2,442
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 43%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 7%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 31%
85281 — Central Tempe
This urban area is home to ASU’s main campus and new luxury and older apartments.
Eviction filings in 2022: 2,106
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 34%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 6%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 31%
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85015 — West Central Phoenix
This area that runs along Interstate 17 is home to mobile home parks as well as older apartments and condominiums.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,911
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 49%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 5%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 35%
85008 — Southeast Phoenix
In this neighborhood near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, new and older apartments span the affordable area.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,900
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 40%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 6.5%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 27%
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85022 — North Phoenix
This neighborhood is home to mountain preserves, pricier homes and apartments, as well as manufactured and older block homes.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,751
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 34%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 6.5%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 30%
85201 — Central Mesa
Mesa’s historic downtown district can be found in this area, as well as several older apartment complexes and mobile home parks.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,686
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 42%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 5.5%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 30%
85021 — Northwest Central Phoenix
Both affordable and more expensive ranch-style properties can be found in this neighborhood.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,643
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 42%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 6%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 31%
85029 — Northwest Central Phoenix
This neighborhood with affordable apartments and condos is near the former Metrocenter mall.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,639
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 40%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 7.5%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 30%
85202 — Central Mesa
This area is home to Mesa Community College, several mobile home parks and older apartments.
Eviction filings in 2022: 1,626
Average rent change, 2020 to 2022: Up 41%
Rental vacancy rate in December 2022: 6.5%
Share of renters cost-burdened: 31%
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Top 10 metro Phoenix areas for evictions account for one-third of filings
