Roofer demand in Phoenix, AZ
How in-demand is roofer work in Phoenix right now, how the local market looks, and how to start.
fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. 27 roofer pros listed on HireLocal in Phoenix against ~580 the market supports — #16 of 16 trades by demand.
Demand in Phoenix: 600,000 households
Phoenix has 600,000 households. 27 roofer pros are listed on HireLocal — about 4.7 % of the 580 the market can support.
- Households
- ~600,000
- Pros the market supports
- ~580
- Listed on HireLocal
- 27
| Households | 601,397 |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 57 % |
| Pros the market supports | 577 |
| listed on HireLocal | 27 |
| Coverage | 4.7 % |
| Score | 98 / 100 |
By national ratios Phoenix supports about 580 full-time roofer pros — a large market with room for niche specialists, emergency-only operators and franchises alike. That is several times the size of a typical United States city we cover. Ownership is split — 57 % owner-occupied — so a typical week mixes homeowners with landlords and property managers who buy in volume. The housing stock is close to the national average in age, so demand tracks the national pattern for this trade.
27 roofer pros are listed in Phoenix. Every listed pro covers roughly 20,000 households — plenty of room before this market reads as crowded.
Intense UV and 115°F+ heat degrade tile and flat roofs faster than almost anywhere, and the violent monsoon storms bring wind, dust, and flash flooding that drive emergency repairs. Stucco-and-tile construction requires specialized roofing skills suited to the desert climate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023); U.S. BLS OEWS; HireLocal. Updated . How we calculate →
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- Roofer scores 98/100 (Underserved) in Phoenix — fewer pros than demand — easier to win clients. There are 27 pros serving the city today.
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- We track 27 roofer pros serving Phoenix, ranking #16 of 16 trades by local demand.