Living in Tucson Mountains, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tucson Mountains · Census data 2020–2024
Tucson Mountains has 11,353 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $134,474 (68% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $473,200, the median rent is $1,450/month.
Tucson Mountains at a glance
- Population
- 11,353
- Median age
- 55.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $134,474State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $473,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,450/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 96.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Tucson Mountains a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 20% 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 Tucson Mountains
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tucson Mountains the median home value is $473,200, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,450 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,125 a month in housing costs.
Tucson Mountains median household income
The median household income in Tucson Mountains is $134,474 and the income per person is $63,076. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tucson Mountains: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,092
- Owner-occupied
- 96.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.8%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.32
Tucson Mountains demographics
- Population
- 11,353
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 33.4%
- Households
- 4,826
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tucson Mountains ›
Education in Tucson Mountains
59% of adults 25 and older in Tucson Mountains have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tucson Mountains
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Tucson Mountains vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Casas Adobes | 72,059 | $83,683 | $343,400 | $1,650 |
| Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $205,400 | $1,248 |
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $250,100 | $1,342 |
| Valencia West | 14,728 | $99,884 | $323,000 | $1,850 |
| Picture Rocks | 9,448 | $61,634 | $230,300 | $960 |
| Oro Valley | 48,162 | $107,117 | $475,700 | $1,669 |
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What is the median household income in Tucson Mountains, AZ?
The median household income in Tucson Mountains is $134,474, 68% 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 Tucson Mountains?
The median home value in Tucson Mountains is $473,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Tucson Mountains?
The median gross rent in Tucson Mountains is $1,450 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Tucson Mountains, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the Arizona median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Tucson Mountains?
The median age in Tucson Mountains is 55.9 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tucson Mountains?
The average commute to work in Tucson Mountains is 27 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tucson Mountains?
The unemployment rate in Tucson Mountains is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tucson Mountains?
59% of adults in Tucson Mountains 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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