Oro Valley
Town in Pima County, Arizona
Oro Valley is a town in Pima County, Arizona, with 47,070 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,621 ft (799 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Casas Adobes, 5.8 miles S.
- 47,070residents (2020 Census)
- 2,621 ftelevation · 799 m
- 35.1 sq miland area · 91.0 km²
- 1,340 / sq mipopulation density
- 85737main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Oro Valley
Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town located 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Tucson, Arizona, United States, in Pima County. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town is 47,070, an increase from 29,700 in 2000. Dubbed the "Upscale Tech Mecca" of Southern Arizona by the Arizona Daily Star, Oro Valley is home to over 10 high tech firms and has a median household income nearly 50% higher than the U.S. median. The town is located approximately 110 miles (180 km) southeast of Phoenix, the state capital.
Oro Valley is situated in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains at the base of Pusch Ridge. The Tortolita Mountains are located north of the town and vistas of the Tucson valley are to the south. The town occupies the middle Cañada del Oro Valley. Oro Valley hosts a large number of residents from around the US who maintain second or winter homes in the town.
The town hosted the 2006 Pac-10 Women's Golf Championships at the Oro Valley Country Club which was also the site for the 2006 Girls' Junior America's Cup, a major amateur golf tournament for the Western United States. Annual events in Oro Valley include the Oro Valley Festival of the Arts, El Tour de Tucson, the Oro Valley Music Festival, the Tucson Marathon, the Cactus Speed Classic for inline skaters, the Oro Valley Triathlon, and the Arizona Distance Classic.
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Living in Oro Valley
- Median household income
- $107,117
- Median home value
- $475,700
- Median rent
- $1,669/mo
- Median age
- 55.4
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Oro Valley had 47,070 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,070 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,340 per sq mi (517 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oro Valley at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Pima County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 47,070 (2020) |
| Land area | 35.12 sq mi (91.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4207° N, 110.9770° W |
| ZIP codes | 85737, 85755 |
| Official website | orovalleyaz.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0451600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oro Valley
- Casas Adobes5.8 mi S
- Catalina6.3 mi NE
- Flowing Wells9.0 mi S
- Marana9.7 mi W
- Catalina Foothills9.8 mi SE
- Rillito10.4 mi W
- Saddlebrooke11.1 mi NE
- Kleindale11.2 mi S
- Tucson Mountains11.2 mi SW
- Summerhaven11.9 mi E
- South Tucson15.6 mi S
- Willow Canyon16.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Oro Valley
What county is Oro Valley in?
Oro Valley is in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the population of Oro Valley, AZ?
47,070 people lived in Oro Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oro Valley, AZ?
The main ZIP code is 85737. Other ZIP codes: 85755.
What is the elevation of Oro Valley?
2,621 feet (799 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oro Valley?
Casas Adobes (5.8 mi), Catalina (6.3 mi), Flowing Wells (9.0 mi), Marana (9.7 mi), Catalina Foothills (9.8 mi).
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