City Intelligence

Tucson, AZ

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Tucson. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

88,016

Median Home

$286K

Median Income

$61K

Zip Codes Covered

3

With a population of 88,016, Tucson is a mid-sized AZ city. Median household income is $61K with homes valued around $286K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Tucson, AZ. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$286K

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner-Occupied

56%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Tucson, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

85745

Area Stats

Pop: 37,355

Home Value: $291K

85716

Area Stats

Pop: 31,590

Home Value: $271K

85715

Area Stats

Pop: 19,071

Home Value: $299K

Tucson Area Map

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Schools Near Tucson

Schools in and around Tucson, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (1)

BASIS Tucson Primary

Middle Schools (13)

AmeriSchools Academy - Tucson

AmeriSchools Academy Online Instruction

Desert Rose Academy Charter School

Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School

Khalsa School

Mexicayotl Academy

Montessori Schoolhouse

PPEP TEC - Celestino Fernandez Learning Center

Presidio School

SACA Online

Southern Arizona Community Academy

Southside Community School

Tucson Preparatory School

High Schools (5)

Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School

Edge High School - Himmel Park

Highland Free School

Pima Vocational High School

Youth Works Charter High School

Private Schools (20)

CARDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CENTRAL

CASTLEHILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL

FIRST SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

INTERMOUNTAIN ACADEMY

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON

RENAISSANCE ACADEMY TUCSON

SAINTS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL

SALPOINTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA CRUZ CATHOLIC SCHOOL

SATORI

ST AMBROSE SCHOOL

ST CYRIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL

THE ABBIE SCHOOL

THE GREGORY SCHOOL

TUCSON BAPTIST ACADEMY

TUCSON HEBREW ACADEMY

TUCSON WALDORF SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Tucson stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB+
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes for Tucson and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.