# Tempe / Town Lake, Phoenix transit and commute

> Valley Metro Light Rail (Mill Avenue, University, Veterans Way).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Valley Metro Light Rail (Mill Avenue, University, Veterans Way).
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Phoenix
- **submarket**: Tempe / Town Lake
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: $44/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $34/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 23.4%

## FAQ
### Is Tempe / Town Lake well-connected by transit?
Valley Metro Light Rail (Mill Avenue, University, Veterans Way).

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/phoenix/tempe/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.