Living in Marana, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marana · Census data 2020–2024
Marana has 56,938 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $112,606 (41% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $413,800, the median rent is $1,818/month.
Marana at a glance
- Population
- 56,938
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $112,606State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $413,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,818/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Marana a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Marana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marana the median home value is $413,800, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,818 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,981 a month in housing costs.
Marana median household income
The median household income in Marana is $112,606 and the income per person is $52,005. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Marana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,432
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.59
Marana demographics
- Population
- 56,938
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 21,767
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marana ›
Education in Marana
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Marana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marana
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Marana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marana | 56,938 | $112,606 | $413,800 | $1,818 |
| Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $475,700 | $1,669 |
| Picture Rocks | 9,448 | $61,634 | $230,300 | $960 |
| Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $343,400 | $1,650 |
| Avra Valley | 6,277 | $54,132 | $158,400 | $661 |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| Catalina | 6,489 | $78,207 | $276,200 | $1,326 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Red Rock | 3,277 | $80,357 | $289,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Marana, AZ?
The median household income in Marana is $112,606, 41% higher 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 Marana?
The median home value in Marana is $413,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Marana?
The median gross rent in Marana is $1,818 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Marana, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Marana?
The median age in Marana is 40.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Marana?
The average commute to work in Marana is 28 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marana?
The unemployment rate in Marana is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marana?
47.8% of adults in Marana 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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