Living in South Tucson, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Tucson · Census data 2020–2024
South Tucson has 4,550 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $33,598 (58% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $167,000, the median rent is $941/month.
South Tucson at a glance
- Population
- 4,550
- Median age
- 41.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,598State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $167,000State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 34.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is South Tucson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in South Tucson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Tucson the median home value is $167,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,230 a month in housing costs.
South Tucson median household income
The median household income in South Tucson is $33,598 and the income per person is $21,025. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in South Tucson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,034
- Owner-occupied
- 34.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.6%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.57
South Tucson demographics
- Population
- 4,550
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,729
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Tucson ›
Education in South Tucson
13% of adults 25 and older in South Tucson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Tucson
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.4%
- Public transit
- 7.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.4%
South Tucson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $250,100 | $1,342 |
| Tucson | 547,073 | $57,073 | $266,200 | $1,145 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| Catalina Foothills | 52,593 | $115,304 | $652,000 | $1,412 |
| Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $205,400 | $1,248 |
| Summit | 4,896 | $47,064 | $150,400 | $655 |
| Valencia West | 14,728 | $99,884 | $323,000 | $1,850 |
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What is the median household income in South Tucson, AZ?
The median household income in South Tucson is $33,598, 58% 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 South Tucson?
The median home value in South Tucson is $167,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in South Tucson?
The median gross rent in South Tucson is $941 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is South Tucson, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in South Tucson?
The median age in South Tucson is 41.7 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in South Tucson?
The average commute to work in South Tucson is 20 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Tucson?
The unemployment rate in South Tucson is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Tucson?
13% of adults in South Tucson 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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