Goodyear was founded in 1917 by Paul Litchfield of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear was incorporated as a city on November 19, 1946

Goodyear is the fourth fastest growing suburban city under 100,000 population in the U.S.

Goodyear grew at approximately a 16% growth rate each year from 2000-2006

MAG/City of Goodyear Planning Department population estimate:  July 1, 2009 - 62,554

Size:  188.4 square miles annexed (245.9 sq-mile planning area)

Goodyear is approximately 6-8 miles wide and 37 miles long

City extends from Camelback Rd. on the north to State Route 238 on the south

Average median temperature:  72°F

Average annual rainfall:  7.5 inches

Average number of sunny days:  320 annually

Median age of residents:  35.2

Median household income est. 2008:  $76,137

Educational level of Goodyear heads of household:  81% are college-educated with 49% obtaining college degrees

Total 2009-2010 Budget:  $375 million

Property tax rate for 2008-2009 - $1.60 per hundred dollars of assessed value

City sales tax rate:  2.5% (1.2% on single purchase over $5,000); 4% in hotels and restaurants

96% of residents surveyed feel Goodyear is a safe place*

90% of residents surveyed feel that Goodyear is an excellent place to live*

93% of residents surveyed are satisfied with services Goodyear provides*

92% of residents surveyed feel Goodyear pays attention to their issues*

98% of residents surveyed were treated courteously when they contacted the City*

88% of residents surveyed feel Goodyear responded to issues in a timely manner*

84% of residents surveyed feel Goodyear's website is easy to use*

*Per October 2007 Citizen Satisfaction Survey