Guadalupe
One-square-mile historic Town inside Tempe with an adobe core and a cultural plaza
Why People Move Here
Guadalupe is a one-square-mile incorporated Town tucked inside Tempe on three sides, with Phoenix's South Mountain village closing the western edge across I-10. The town was settled around 1900 by Yaqui families displaced from Sonora during the Porfirio Diaz era, secured its legal town site in 1914, and incorporated in 1975 specifically to preserve local self-governance. The historic core along Avenida del Yaqui is anchored by Yaqui Plaza, home to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Santa Lucia Pascua Yaqui Temple, where Lenten and Holy Week ceremonies tracing to 17th-century Sonora are observed each year. Within roughly 512 acres, Guadalupe packs a dense stretch of Sonoran Mexican restaurants, mercados, and civic amenities, while sitting inside the Valley Metro transit grid and two miles from the A Line light rail at Mill/Southern.
Key Statistics
Data sourced from census records, school district reports, and local transit authorities.
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School Districts
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3 (TESD)
BTempe Elementary Schools rated B on Niche (2025)
- K-8 district serving Tempe, Guadalupe, and parts of Phoenix; ~10,293 students across the district
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio district-wide
- Frank Elementary (in Guadalupe, 8409 S Avenida del Yaqui) is the assigned neighborhood elementary for most Guadalupe addresses; ~506 students PK-5; Niche grade C; 7/10 GreatSchools rating
- Verify enrollment eligibility by address
Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD)
A-#18 Best School Districts in Arizona (Niche 2025)
- 9-12 district serving Tempe, Ahwatukee, western Chandler, Guadalupe, and the Gila River Indian Community; ~12,002 students
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
- Marcos de Niza High School (6000 S Lakeshore Dr, Tempe) is the comprehensive high school assigned to Guadalupe residents per TUHSD boundaries
- Verify enrollment eligibility by address
FAQ — Guadalupe
What is the median home price in Guadalupe, AZ?
Redfin's May 2025 median sale price was $394,000 at $263/sqft (+35.7% YoY). Zillow's listing medians ranged from approximately $455,000 in August 2025 to $547,000 in November 2025. Because Guadalupe has a small total housing stock, individual monthly sale counts are low and single-month medians can swing widely. On a typical-value basis, Guadalupe is among the lower-priced municipalities in the Phoenix metro.
What schools and parks are in Guadalupe?
Guadalupe is served K-8 by Tempe Elementary School District No. 3, with Frank Elementary at 8409 S Avenida del Yaqui as the neighborhood school (~506 students PK-5, Niche grade C, 7/10 GreatSchools). High school is Tempe Union High School District (Niche B+, #18 in Arizona per Niche 2025), with Marcos de Niza HS in central Tempe as the assigned comprehensive high school. Verify enrollment eligibility by address. Parks include Yaqui Plaza (historic civic plaza in the town core), Guadalupe Town Park, South Mountain Park & Preserve (~16,000 acres across I-10 to the west), and Kiwanis Park in adjacent Tempe.
What is the commute from Guadalupe to downtown Phoenix?
Downtown Phoenix is approximately 10 miles away via I-10 West -- about 15 minutes off-peak and 25-30 minutes in peak traffic. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is ~6 miles and 12-20 minutes by car. ASU Tempe is ~2 miles north and 8 minutes via Priest Dr or Mill Ave. For transit, Valley Metro Route 77 runs along Baseline Rd and the A Line light rail is available 2 miles north at the Mill Ave/Southern station.
What is the history of Guadalupe, Arizona?
Guadalupe was settled around 1900 by Yaqui families displaced from Sonora, Mexico, during the Porfirio Diaz era. Catholic and Presbyterian missionaries helped the community secure a legal town site in 1914, and residents voted to incorporate as a Town in 1975 specifically to protect local self-governance. The town's official motto is 'where three cultures flourish,' referencing its Yaqui, Mexican-American, and Anglo farming heritage. Yaqui Plaza in the town center is home to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Santa Lucia Pascua Yaqui Temple.
What is the population and area of Guadalupe?
Guadalupe had a population of 5,322 at the 2020 Census and was estimated at approximately 5,389 by the Census Bureau as of July 1, 2024 -- essentially flat. The town covers only about one square mile (~512 acres), making it one of the smallest incorporated municipalities in the Phoenix metro. It is bordered by Tempe on three sides and by Phoenix South Mountain Village across I-10 to the west.
What are the property and sales tax rates in Guadalupe?
The effective median property tax rate is 0.33% (Ownwell / Maricopa County records), producing a median annual bill of approximately $447. Combined sales tax is 10.3% (5.6% Arizona state + 0.7% Maricopa County + 4.0% Town of Guadalupe) -- this is among the higher combined sales-tax rates in the metro. Arizona levies a flat 2.5% state income tax (effective 2023+).
What are the crime statistics in Guadalupe?
CrimeGrade (2025) reports an overall crime rate of 38.65 per 1,000 residents annually, with violent crime at 6.24 per 1,000 -- placing Guadalupe in the 19th percentile nationally for overall safety and the 12th percentile for violent crime. Because the town has roughly 5,400 residents, absolute incident counts are low and per-capita rates can move sharply with small changes; review source methodology (CrimeGrade aggregates FBI UCR and supplemental reporting).
What healthcare and accessibility options are in Guadalupe?
The nearest full-service hospital is HonorHealth Tempe Medical Center (formerly Tempe St. Luke's) at 1500 S Mill Ave in Tempe, approximately 3 miles north, with a 24/7 emergency department. Maricopa County Integrated Health Clinic operates a primary-care location inside Guadalupe. Banner Urgent Care is available ~2 miles away on Baseline/Rural in Tempe, and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix (~15-20 min) and Mayo Clinic Phoenix (~25 min) provide major-center services. Town Hall, the library, senior center, and the SMCC Guadalupe Center are ADA-accessible, and Avenida del Yaqui sidewalks were rebuilt in the 2023-2024 improvement project.
What dining options are in Guadalupe?
Avenida del Yaqui concentrates a dense run of independent Sonoran Mexican restaurants, taquerias, panaderias, and mariscos (Mexican seafood) specialists. Notable operators include Del Yaqui (9201 S Avenida del Yaqui) for asada, carnitas, pastor, menudo, and pozole; Taqueria Obson (8400 S Avenida del Yaqui) for birria; San Diego Bay Restaurant for mariscos; and El Yaqui Restaurant for a sit-down menu. Carniceria Los Amigos (9210 S Avenida del Yaqui) is the neighborhood carniceria and Mexican-grocery.
What transit options serve Guadalupe?
Valley Metro Route 77 runs along Baseline Rd seven days a week with stops near Priest/Baseline and Avenida del Yaqui. Route 66 serves the western edge on Mill/Kyrene. The A Line light rail is available two miles north at the Mill Ave/Southern station with frequent all-day service connecting downtown Tempe, downtown Phoenix, and downtown Mesa. I-10 is directly accessible at the town's western edge, providing ~12-minute drive access to Sky Harbor.
Are the Yaqui Easter ceremonies open to the public?
Portions of the annual Pascua Yaqui Lenten and Holy Week ceremonies at Yaqui Plaza are open to respectful public observation. The Yaqui community specifically requests that no photographs, video/audio recordings, or drawings be made during the ceremonies. Visitors are asked to arrive early, stay quiet, and follow posted guidance from community members. The ceremonies trace to 17th-century Sonora and are recognized as a living cultural tradition; the Town of Guadalupe publishes schedule information annually.
What utilities serve Guadalupe?
Salt River Project (SRP) provides electric service; Southwest Gas provides natural gas; the Town of Guadalupe operates the municipal water utility. Residential internet is available from Cox Communications, CenturyLink/Lumen, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon 5G Home Internet. Trash and recycling are handled through the Town's contracted municipal service.
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