Living in Oro Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oro Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Oro Valley has 48,162 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $107,117 (34% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $475,700, the median rent is $1,669/month.
Oro Valley at a glance
- Population
- 48,162
- Median age
- 55.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $107,117State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $475,700State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,669/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Oro Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Oro Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oro Valley the median home value is $475,700, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,669 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,201 a month in housing costs.
Oro Valley median household income
The median household income in Oro Valley is $107,117 and the income per person is $62,796. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Oro Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24,112
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.20
Oro Valley demographics
- Population
- 48,162
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 35.7%
- Households
- 21,800
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oro Valley ›
Education in Oro Valley
58% of adults 25 and older in Oro Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oro Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Oro Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $475,700 | $1,669 |
| Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $343,400 | $1,650 |
| Catalina | 6,489 | $78,207 | $276,200 | $1,326 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Marana | 56,938 | $112,606 | $413,800 | $1,818 |
| Catalina Foothills | 52,593 | $115,304 | $652,000 | $1,412 |
| Saddlebrooke | 13,085 | $88,686 | $498,700 | $2,774 |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
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What is the median household income in Oro Valley, AZ?
The median household income in Oro Valley is $107,117, 34% 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 Oro Valley?
The median home value in Oro Valley is $475,700, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Oro Valley?
The median gross rent in Oro Valley is $1,669 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Oro Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Oro Valley?
The median age in Oro Valley is 55.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Oro Valley?
The average commute to work in Oro Valley is 27 minutes; 22.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oro Valley?
The unemployment rate in Oro Valley is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oro Valley?
58% of adults in Oro 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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