Living in Tubac, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tubac · Census data 2020–2024
Tubac has 1,294 residents with a median age of 72. The median household income is $73,359 (8% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $490,800, the median rent is $2,295/month.
Tubac is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tubac at a glance
- Population
- 1,294
- Median age
- 72State: 39
- Median household income
- $73,359State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $490,800State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $2,295/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Tubac a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Arizona median; home values 24% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tubac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tubac the median home value is $490,800, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,295 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,074 a month in housing costs.
Tubac median household income
The median household income in Tubac is $73,359 and the income per person is $46,049. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tubac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,118
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 1.78
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tubac has many vacation and second homes.
Tubac demographics
- Population
- 1,294
- Median age
- 72
- Under 18
- 8.3%
- 65 and older
- 69.6%
- Households
- 725
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tubac ›
Education in Tubac
47.5% of adults 25 and older in Tubac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 24.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tubac
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Tubac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubac | 1,294 | $73,359 | $490,800 | $2,295 |
| Tumacacori-Carmen | 207 | $55,417 | — | — |
| Rio Rico | 22,017 | $61,348 | $224,100 | $1,091 |
| Arivaca Junction | 642 | $61,786 | $165,800 | — |
| Elephant Head | 481 | $48,208 | $271,700 | — |
| Arivaca | 268 | $30,542 | $71,600 | — |
| Green Valley | 22,114 | $62,063 | $293,500 | $1,171 |
| Nogales | 19,841 | $43,214 | $186,300 | $737 |
| Patagonia | 946 | $39,891 | $361,500 | $804 |
More for people moving to Tubac
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What is the median household income in Tubac, AZ?
The median household income in Tubac is $73,359, 8% 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 Tubac?
The median home value in Tubac is $490,800, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Tubac?
The median gross rent in Tubac is $2,295 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Tubac, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Arizona median; home values 24% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Tubac?
The median age in Tubac is 72 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tubac?
The average commute to work in Tubac is 16 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tubac?
The unemployment rate in Tubac is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tubac?
47.5% of adults in Tubac 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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