Living in Avra Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avra Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Avra Valley has 6,277 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $54,132 (32% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $158,400, the median rent is $661/month.
Avra Valley at a glance
- Population
- 6,277
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,132State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $158,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $661/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Avra Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Avra Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avra Valley the median home value is $158,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Avra Valley median household income
The median household income in Avra Valley is $54,132 and the income per person is $27,591. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Avra Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,442
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.71
Avra Valley demographics
- Population
- 6,277
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 2,319
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avra Valley ›
Education in Avra Valley
13% of adults 25 and older in Avra Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avra Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Avra Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avra Valley | 6,277 | $54,132 | $158,400 | $661 |
| Picture Rocks | 9,448 | $61,634 | $230,300 | $960 |
| Red Rock | 3,277 | $80,357 | $289,600 | — |
| Marana | 56,938 | $112,606 | $413,800 | $1,818 |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $343,400 | $1,650 |
| Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $205,400 | $1,248 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $475,700 | $1,669 |
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What is the median household income in Avra Valley, AZ?
The median household income in Avra Valley is $54,132, 32% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Avra Valley?
The median home value in Avra Valley is $158,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Avra Valley?
The median gross rent in Avra Valley is $661 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Avra Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Avra Valley?
The median age in Avra Valley is 37.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Avra Valley?
The average commute to work in Avra Valley is 34 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avra Valley?
The unemployment rate in Avra Valley is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avra Valley?
13% of adults in Avra Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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