Maricopa County · East Valley
Your next chapter in Tempe.
A walk beside the lake, an arts-filled evening, and the energy of a city that stays curious. Tempe offers an urban Valley setting with a waterfront at its heart.
The Tempe market at a glance
Listing statistics are unweighted medians of ZIP-code medians, not citywide medians. ZIP boundaries can cross city limits.
ZIP coverage: 85282, 85283
Planning your purchase in Tempe
The conforming limit applies to the loan amount, rather than the home’s purchase price. Your down payment, property, and individual qualifications help determine the financing options available.
Neighborhoods to explore in Tempe
Mill Avenue District (Downtown Tempe)
Walkable urban core anchored by ASU; mid- and high-rise condos, lofts
Tempe Town Lake / Rio Salado
Waterfront high-rise condos and apartments along the lake
Maple-Ash
Historic bungalow district adjacent to downtown and ASU
Borden Homes
Mid-century single-family neighborhood north of US-60
The Lakes
1970s master-planned waterfront community with private lakes
Lakeshore
Waterfront subdivision within The Lakes area
Warner Ranch
South Tempe master-planned family neighborhood near I-10
Cyprus Village
South Tempe established single-family subdivision
Schools in Tempe
A selection of schools in and around Tempe. State A–F grades are shown with their reporting year. Confirm school attendance for the specific property address and school year with the district.
Corona del Sol High School
Public district · Grades 9–12
Tempe Union High School District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardMarcos de Niza High School
Public district · Grades 9–12
Tempe Union High School District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardTempe High School
Public district · Grades 9–12
Tempe Union High School District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardMcClintock High School
Public district · Grades 9–12
Tempe Union High School District2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardTempe Preparatory Academy
Public charter · Grades 6–12
Tempe Preparatory Academy2024–2025 Arizona A–F gradeState Report CardA life to love in Tempe
A few of the everyday pleasures that make Tempe feel like home.
A waterfront ritual
Tempe Town Lake offers a place to walk, spend time on the water, or simply enjoy an open view in the heart of the city.
Tempe Tourism ↗Arts along the shoreline
Tempe Center for the Arts and the lake’s surrounding spaces bring cultural experiences and everyday recreation together.
City of Tempe ↗A Sonoran Desert rhythm
Cooler months invite time outdoors; summer brings hot days and a different daily rhythm. The Phoenix region’s climate is part of its distinctive desert way of life.
National Weather Service · regional climate normals ↗Explore more of Arizona
Sources & reporting dates
Realtor.com® Economic Research · 2026-09 · Retrieved 10/22/2026
Federal Housing Finance Agency · 2026 · Retrieved 10/22/2026
Arizona Department of Education · school report cards · Retrieved 10/27/2026
Neighborhoods and city descriptions are editorial content. Dataset reporting periods appear with each figure; they may differ from the date retrieved. Financing is subject to eligibility, underwriting, and program availability.