Living in Tucson, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tucson · Census data 2020–2024
Tucson has 547,073 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $57,073 (29% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $266,200, the median rent is $1,145/month.
Tucson at a glance
- Population
- 547,073
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,073State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $266,200State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,145/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Tucson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Tucson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tucson the median home value is $266,200, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,145 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,482 a month in housing costs.
Tucson median household income
The median household income in Tucson is $57,073 and the income per person is $32,537. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Tucson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247,823
- Owner-occupied
- 51.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.29
Tucson demographics
- Population
- 547,073
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 228,020
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tucson ›
Education in Tucson
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Tucson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tucson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Tucson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 547,073 | $57,073 | $266,200 | $1,145 |
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
| Summit | 4,896 | $47,064 | $150,400 | $655 |
| Catalina Foothills | 52,593 | $115,304 | $652,000 | $1,412 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $250,100 | $1,342 |
| Tanque Verde | 15,866 | $121,599 | $607,900 | $1,347 |
| Rincon Valley | 6,512 | $132,098 | $547,300 | — |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Vail | 16,315 | $130,904 | $414,600 | $2,057 |
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What is the median household income in Tucson, AZ?
The median household income in Tucson is $57,073, 29% 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?
The median home value in Tucson is $266,200, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Tucson?
The median gross rent in Tucson is $1,145 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Tucson, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Arizona median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Tucson?
The median age in Tucson is 34.6 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Tucson?
The average commute to work in Tucson is 22 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tucson?
The unemployment rate in Tucson is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tucson?
31.1% of adults in 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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