Living in Valencia West, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valencia West · Census data 2020–2024
Valencia West has 14,728 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $99,884 (25% higher than the Arizona median), the median home value is $323,000, the median rent is $1,850/month.
Valencia West at a glance
- Population
- 14,728
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,884State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $323,000State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,850/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Valencia West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Arizona median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Valencia West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valencia West the median home value is $323,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,850 per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,755 a month in housing costs.
Valencia West median household income
The median household income in Valencia West is $99,884 and the income per person is $34,643. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Valencia West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,877
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 3.09
Valencia West demographics
- Population
- 14,728
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 4,771
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valencia West ›
Education in Valencia West
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Valencia West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valencia West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Valencia West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia West | 14,728 | $99,884 | $323,000 | $1,850 |
| Tucson Estates | 12,136 | $66,582 | $205,400 | $1,248 |
| Drexel Heights | 27,675 | $73,508 | $250,100 | $1,342 |
| South Tucson | 4,550 | $33,598 | $167,000 | $941 |
| Tucson Mountains | 11,353 | $134,474 | $473,200 | $1,450 |
| Summit | 4,896 | $47,064 | $150,400 | $655 |
| Three Points | 5,254 | $56,898 | $187,700 | $993 |
| Flowing Wells | 16,559 | $39,774 | $41,100 | $1,034 |
| Tucson | 547,073 | $57,073 | $266,200 | $1,145 |
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What is the median household income in Valencia West, AZ?
The median household income in Valencia West is $99,884, 25% 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 Valencia West?
The median home value in Valencia West is $323,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Valencia West?
The median gross rent in Valencia West is $1,850 per month, about 14% of household income.
Is Valencia West, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Arizona median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Valencia West?
The median age in Valencia West is 34.4 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Valencia West?
The average commute to work in Valencia West is 37 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valencia West?
The unemployment rate in Valencia West is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valencia West?
21.1% of adults in Valencia West 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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