Living in Tucson Estates, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tucson Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Tucson Estates has 12,136 residents with a median age of 53.9. The median household income is $66,582 (17% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $205,400, the median rent is $1,248/month.
Tucson Estates at a glance
- Population
- 12,136
- Median age
- 53.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,582State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $205,400State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,248/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Tucson Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tucson Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tucson Estates the median home value is $205,400, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,352 a month in housing costs.
Tucson Estates median household income
The median household income in Tucson Estates is $66,582 and the income per person is $35,496. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tucson Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,468
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.19
Tucson Estates demographics
- Population
- 12,136
- Median age
- 53.9
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 36.7%
- Households
- 5,541
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 15.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tucson Estates ›
Education in Tucson Estates
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Tucson Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tucson Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Tucson Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $205,400 | $1,248 |
| Valencia West | 14,728 | $99,884 | $323,000 | $1,850 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $250,100 | $1,342 |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Three Points | 5,254 | $56,898 | $187,700 | $993 |
| Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $343,400 | $1,650 |
| Summit | 4,896 | $47,064 | $150,400 | $655 |
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What is the median household income in Tucson Estates, AZ?
The median household income in Tucson Estates is $66,582, 17% 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 Tucson Estates?
The median home value in Tucson Estates is $205,400, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Tucson Estates?
The median gross rent in Tucson Estates is $1,248 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Tucson Estates, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Tucson Estates?
The median age in Tucson Estates is 53.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tucson Estates?
The average commute to work in Tucson Estates is 31 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tucson Estates?
The unemployment rate in Tucson Estates is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tucson Estates?
24.4% of adults in Tucson Estates 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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