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Governmental Mall is a center of state activity
Governmental Mall is a Phoenix neighborhood that lives up to its name. This is a hub of Arizona power — it’s home to the State Capitol Complex, including the Senate, House of Representatives, the Office of the Arizona Governor and several other state offices. It’s also an area where buyers can find a home for a relatively accessible price and within walking distance of the myriad jobs here. “The neighborhood typically has larger lots,” says Mike Snitz of eXp Realty, who has roughly a dozen years of experience selling real estate and a background in real estate investment. “It’s a hodgepodge of a little bit of commercial and residential all within the area.”
Van Buren Street is a convenient thoroughfare for dining
Van Buren Street is a stretch with multiple restaurants that Snitz says cater to the business community. Irma’s Kitchen has popular breakfast burritos, and Soy Hibachi offers hibachi platters with options from chicken to lobster. Van Buren also has a Dollar General, and there's a Fry’s grocery store about a mile away in downtown Phoenix.The overall CAP Index Crime Score in Governmental Mall is 9 out of 10, significantly higher than the national average of 4. The crime scores for robbery and motor vehicle theft are 10 out of 10. There's an Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force under the Arizona Department of Public Safety and an Auto Theft Detail in the Phoenix Police Department working to thwart auto robberies. The Phoenix Police Department's efforts to reduce violent crime, which includes robbery, focuses in part on limiting weapons offenses. The department, in 2024, announced a goal of lowering violent crime by 5% and property crime by 8%.
Established houses come close to the action around the mall
Most homes in this neighborhood date from the early to mid-20th century, and many are Craftsman-style bungalows with a mix of single-family and multifamily structures. Floor plans average almost 1,900 square feet, and the lots are usually between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre. More than 80% of Governmental Mall residents are renters, but single-family properties cost between $200,000 and $525,000. Listings sell after an average of 27 days on the market, significantly quicker than the national average of 46 days. “It comes down to inexpensive real estate in a good location,” Snitz says. Some neighborhood pockets, like the one between Polk and Fillmore streets, are exclusively residential. However, houses all around Governmental Mall are within walking distance of the various offices here, including the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Arizona Department of Revenue, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the capitol complex.
With University Park, Governmental Mall leaves room for recreation
University Park provides an option for outdoor fun in an area dominated by offices and homes. This spot has a covered playground, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court and a ball diamond. The park’s recreation center includes a game room and a kitchen. The Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza is another neighborhood green space, with several monuments, including the Arizona Police K-9 Memorial.
Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza is a magnet for gatherings
Located in the middle of the neighborhood, the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza doubles as a site for all sorts of events. Coffee at the Capitol in March is among them, offering a chance for small business leaders to meet with state legislators. The plaza also hosts the Phoenix Heart Walk in March, a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. December’s Phoenix Hot Chocolate Run starts and ends on the plaza. The race has 5K, 10K and 15K options, and finishers enjoy treats like hot chocolate and fondue.
Rail service is set to increase commuting convenience
Governmental Mall already has several stops in the Valley Metro bus system, and the area will soon have access to the Valley Metro light rail service. The almost 2-mile Capitol Extension project will provide train service to the area starting in 2028. The neighborhood is close to Interstates 10 and 17, both of which are ways to reach Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 6 miles away. I-10 also takes people toward the 700-bed Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, a 3-mile trip.
Phoenix elementary schools offer competitive sports teams
Phoenix Elementary School District No. 1 has a C-plus grade on Niche. The C-plus-rated Capitol Elementary is part of the neighborhood and serves some residents. Other parts of Governmental Mall are zoned for the C-rated Kenilworth Elementary or Bethune Elementary. All three elementary schools cover preschool through eighth grade and have coed sports teams for their seventh and eighth graders, competing against other city institutions. Students attend the B-minus-rated Central High in the C-plus-rated Phoenix Union High School District for Grades 9 to 12. Central has a dedicated Visual Arts department with ceramics, digital photography, drawing and painting programs. The Hope College and Career Readiness Academy is another option close to home, a C-minus-rated alternative high school with a STEM focus.
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Parks in this Area
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
Trails
University Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
13 min drive
Bus
Washington St & 12th Av
Bus
Jefferson St & 18th Av
Bus
Washington St & 15th Av
Bus
Van Buren St & 7th Av
Bus
Jefferson St & 1700 West
Bus
Jefferson St & 16th Av
Bus
Van Buren St & 12th Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Governmental Mall
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Governmental Mall, Phoenix sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Governmental Mall, Phoenix over the last 12 months is $369,977, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,055
Median Age
39
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,535
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,668
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
7''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
107°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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